Classic Deep South Ham & Redeye Gravy Recipe

Deep South Ham and Redeye Gravy

YIELD Makes 4 to 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon butter 1 ham steak (about 1-1/3 pounds) 1 cup strong coffee 3/4 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

PREPARATION:

1. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add butter; tilt skillet to coat bottom. Add ham steak; cook 3 minutes. Turn; cook 2 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Remove ham to serving platter; keep warm.
2. Add coffee, sugar and pepper sauce to same skillet. Bring to a boil over high heat; boil 2 to 3 minutes or until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, scraping up any brown bits. Serve gravy over ham.

Serving Suggestion Serve ham steak with sautéed greens and poached eggs. This recipe appears in: Casseroles & Dishes NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 1/4 of total recipe Sodium 2 mg Protein 30 g Carbohydrate 1 g Cholesterol 76 mg Saturated Fat 1 g Total Fat 9 g Calories from Fat 38 % Calories 215 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Meat 4