Country Ham and Red-Eyed Gravy

By MnM_Ventures

Traditionally served with grits.

Ingredients

• •1 (3-pound) country ham, store bought, sliced
• •2 tablespoons fat from the ham
• •1/2 cup coffee
• •1/4 cup water
• •2 tablespoons butter
• •1 beef bouillon cube (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the fat from the ham and render. When the fat is rendered, add the ham steaks and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.

Remove the ham from the pan and set aside on a plate and keep warm.

To the pan, add the coffee and water and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Add the butter and the bouillon cube and stir to incorporate