Ham with Red Eye Gravy

2 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Ready In: 30 min

“The way the bitter coffee marries with the sweet, smoky fat is far from unpleasant, and infinitely better than simply pouring the pan drippings over your food.” - by Chef John

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped fatty ham scraps
4 (1/4 inch thick) slices ham
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2/3 cup brewed coffee

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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.
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.
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 in coffee into the pan. Cook and stir until combined and thickened. Season to taste. Return ham to the pan to warm through.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
214 cal
11%

Fat
17.1 g
26%

Carbs
0.6 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Metzeagle101

Dec. 7, 2012

"We liked this recipe very much...I used crushed red pepper...not too much...and make sure you add enough salt!!! Keep tasting until you get it right...it will be bitter if not enough salt!!! Thanks ..." See morefor sharing this!!!"