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Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy

Try Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy for an authentic southern breakfast! It's made with dry cured ham and the gravy is flavored with coffee.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 309 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cured country ham thinly sliced
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ cup strong black coffee
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. Place the sliced country ham and the milk in a resealable plastic bag and let it sit overnight in the refrigerator.
  2. Remove the ham and wipe dry with paper towels.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the ham and cook briefly until the fat is cooked through and the ham has reached a surface temperature of 160 degrees (or follow the package directions for cooking).
  5. Remove the ham from the skillet and set aside. Keep the skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Mix the coffee, water and cornstarch together and pour into the pan.
  7. Cook while stirring to dislodge all the drippings from the bottom of the pan. Reduce the heat and let the gravy simmer briefly to finish cooking.
  8. Serve over plain or cheese grits, split biscuits, or over the cooked ham.

Notes

  • Choose slices from a good quality dry-cured Smithfield or genuine Virginia ham with a good amount of fat around the edges.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days and reheated in the microwave or over low heat on the stove.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 70mg (23%) Sodium 1347mg (56%) Potassium 324mg (9%) Calcium 8mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 309kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 70mg 23%
Sodium 1347mg 56%
Potassium 324mg 7%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.