Post by marlaoh on May 25, 2003 8:02:33 GMT -6
Ham and Red Eye Gravy
Ham
Milk
Strong Black Coffee
Black Pepper
Hot Biscuits or Grits
Slice ham, preferably with the bone in, into 1/4 inch strips or steaks. Soak in milk overnight.
Put just enough ham fat into a skillet to keep the ham from sticking, have skillet hot.
Slowly brown the ham evenly on both sides. When done, remove to hot platter.
For the gravy, add 2 cups of strong black coffee to the ham drippings in the skillet and sprinkle it with a bit of black pepper and let it come to a boil. Stir well and serve piping hot. Delicious over hot biscuits or grits.
Ham
Milk
Strong Black Coffee
Black Pepper
Hot Biscuits or Grits
Slice ham, preferably with the bone in, into 1/4 inch strips or steaks. Soak in milk overnight.
Put just enough ham fat into a skillet to keep the ham from sticking, have skillet hot.
Slowly brown the ham evenly on both sides. When done, remove to hot platter.
For the gravy, add 2 cups of strong black coffee to the ham drippings in the skillet and sprinkle it with a bit of black pepper and let it come to a boil. Stir well and serve piping hot. Delicious over hot biscuits or grits.