Fried Ham with Red-Eye Gravy

By Wewah

Ingredients

• Virginia Smithfield (salt-cured) ham
• Water
• Freshly made coffee
• Fresh biscuits

Preparation

Step 1

Slice ham about 1/4 to1/2 inches thick
Cut gashes in fat to keep it from curling
Place slices in a heavy skillet and cook slowly
Turn several times and cook until ham is brown
Remove from pan and keep warm

To the drippings in a skillet add about 1/2 c. water
Cook until gravy turns red
A little strong coffee might be added to deepen the color
Serve hot with fried ham and hot biscuits