GEORGIA COUNTRY HAM AND REDEYE GRAVY
As a child, I remember my grandparents having a smokehouse. In the dead of winter, when it was well below freezing, a hog would be slaughtered and no part of it wasted. The fresh hams were then covered in a dry salt mixture, wrapped, and hung up for several months to cure. To cook, they were sliced and pan fried, sometimes with a tiny bit of lard, in a hot, black iron skillet. Hot, usually breakfast, coffee was poured into the skillet to deglaze it, making red eye gravy. Redeye Gravy gets its name from the appearance of the gravy after the coffee sinks to the bottom. Serve over biscuits or grits.
Provided by Skunkee
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Gravy Recipes Pork Gravy
Time 16m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove ham from skillet, reserving fat. Pour coffee into the pan, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil. Serve gravy over the ham.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 520.1 mg
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Ashiq Hussein 2
[email protected]This is the best country ham recipe I've ever tried. I'll definitely be making it again.
Mdsazzad Shikdar
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ham, but this recipe changed my mind. The ham was so flavorful and juicy.
uvon rotsy
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too salty for my taste. I'll have to reduce the amount of salt next time.
iesha Mason
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand so I can make this dish anytime.
Shivji Gamer
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Faith mweresa
[email protected]I made this recipe for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about the ham and the gravy.
Pas-plus “The kimonyo'z” Ntahombaye
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The ham was fall-off-the-bone tender and the gravy was so good I could have eaten it with a spoon.
Secret Superstar
[email protected]I've never had country ham before, but this recipe made me a fan. The ham was incredibly flavorful and the gravy was the perfect accompaniment.
Su Her
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the ham turned out dry and overcooked. The gravy was also bland.
Roiroi Samir
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for country ham. It's simple to make and always turns out perfect.
Mudasir channa
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a winner. The ham is always moist and juicy and the gravy is to die for.
Larissa Amaya
[email protected]This recipe was an absolute delight! The ham was perfectly cooked and the redeye gravy was rich and flavorful. I served it over grits and it was a hit with my family.