Red-eye gravy has a wonderful flavor and pairs perfectly with ham. The way the bitter coffee marries with the sweet, smoky fat is delicious.
Prep
26 min
Cook
87 min
Servings
Difficulty
Hard
Ingredients
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
0.5 cups chopped fatty ham scraps
4
, 1/4 inch thick
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
0.13 teaspoons cayenne pepper
, or to taste
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
0.67 cups brewed coffee
Instructions
1
Gather the ingredients.
2
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ham scraps until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate, reserving the grease in the pan.
3
Place ham slices in the pan and cook over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Remove ham and reserve on a plate.
4
Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle flour over the pan drippings. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and pour coffee into the pan. Cook and stir until combined and thickened. Season to taste. Return ham to the pan to warm through.
5
Enjoy!
Nutrition per serving
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