Georgia Country Ham and Redeye Gravy
Description
Redeye gravy is simply butter and ham drippings deglazed with breakfast coffee; serve with country ham for this authentic Georgian recipe.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons butter
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1 slice salt-cured ham
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1/4 cup strong black coffee
Directions
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Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove ham from skillet, reserving fat. Pour coffee into the pan, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil. Serve gravy over the ham.