Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy

Name: Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 country ham slices; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1/2 cup brewed black coffee; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Thick slices of salty country ham cooked until seared and served with a rich sauce made from coffee and skillet drippings.

15 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 country ham slices
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup brewed black coffee
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1

Melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 4 country ham slices and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until browned, ensuring internal temperature reaches 145°F.
3

Transfer country ham slices to a warm plate, leaving the fat drippings in the skillet.
4

Pour 1/2 cup brewed black coffee and 1/4 cup water into the skillet, scraping up all browned bits from the bottom.
5

Stir in 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper and simmer over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly reduced, then spoon over country ham slices.

Questions

Can I make Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Country Ham and Red-Eye Gravy?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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