Red Eye Gravy
Classic Southern Red Eye Gravy is made with just 2 ingredients – coffee and ham drippings. It’s great served with ham, grits, and biscuits.
Servings: 4
Calories: 32
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ham steak
- ¾ cup strong black coffee
Instructions
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the ham steak and cook until browned on both sides, about 10 minutes, flipping several times. Transfer the ham to a plate and keep warm.
- Pour the coffee into the skillet and bring to a boil. Scrape any bits of ham off the bottom of the pan.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until the liquid reduces to about 1/2 cup. Serve the gravy piping hot.
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Notes
- Ham: Ham steaks can be found in most supermarkets. Look for steaks that have a good amount of fat on the edges and through the center.
- Coffee: Use black, strong brewed coffee. Avoid flavored coffee.
- Storage: Store any unused gravy in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat when ready to use.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 32kcal | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 22mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg