Redeye Gravy

Name: Redeye Gravy
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1/4 cup
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1 slice country ham (about 1 pound); 1/2 cup brewed coffee

Total Time Prep/Cook Time: 10 min.

Yield 1/4 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

A Southern diner staple sauce for biscuits and ham, redeye gravy is made using only two ingredients and a skillet.

Ingredients

1 slice country ham (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup brewed coffee

Directions

In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook ham until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and save for another use. Add coffee to pan drippings, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Simmer until reduced by about half.

Nutrition Facts

1 tablespoon: 29 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

This southern classic is more of a thin sauce than a traditional thick gravy. It's made with strong coffee and drippings from a slice of cooked country ham. Red eye gravy has intense flavor with salty and bitter notes that pair well with biscuits, grits and ham. If you prefer a more mellow flavor, add a dash of brown sugar. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

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