Classic Red Eye Gravy

red eye gravy in a jar with a spoon ready for country ham in a skillet

Can coffee really be good on ham? Oh yes it can! Make this southern classic just the way grandma did.

Course Breakfast

Prep Time 3

Cook Time 5

Total Time 8

Servings people

Calories 63kcal

Author Rachel Ballard

Ingredients

2 tablespoons country ham drippings
1/2 cup black coffee
1/4 cup water

Instructions

Warm the ham drippings in a 9" cast iron or stainless steel skillet if they aren't already hot.
Add the coffee and water and use a metal whisk to loosen any bits of ham.
Bring to a boil over medium high heat and cook until the mixture reduces by half--about 5 minutes or so.
Serve warm in shallow bowls with biscuits, grits and the fried country ham.

Notes

*2 tablespoons bacon grease was used to calculate nutritional information because ham drippings wasn't in my database. Nutrition information will be approximate.

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