Fried Country Ham with Red-Eye Gravy

1. 1

   Cut off a strip of fat from the outside rim of the ham, leaving a portion of the fat intact.

2. 2

   Cut the strip of fat into small cubes.

3. 3

   Using a sharp knife, cut the fat remaining on the ham at intervals down to the meat.

4. 4

   Put the cubed fat into a skillet, preferably of black cast iron, and cook, stirring, until the fat is rendered.

5. 5

   Scoop out and discard the rendered pieces of fat.

6. 6

   Add the ham slice to the skillet and fry until nicely browned on one side.

7. 7

   Turn the slice and continue frying until brown and cooked through.

8. 8

   Remove the ham slice.

9. 9

   Pour the coffee into the slcillet and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.

10. 10

    Cut the ham slice into 2 to 4 pieces and serve the gravy on the side, to be poured over grits and/or spooned over the ham pieces.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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