Country Ham with Redeye Gravy

Name: Country Ham with Redeye Gravy
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 6 ounces country ham, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for ham if necessary; 1 1/2 cup strong black coffee; 1 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water; 1 1/2 teaspoon sugar

From the kitchen of Carly

Salty country ham gets a luxe finish with redeye gravy, that tangy-sweet sauce born from coffee and rendered ham fat. The gravy clings to every bite, making this a breakfast or brunch centerpiece that demands biscuits on the side.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

16 ounces country ham, sliced 1/4-inch thick
11 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for ham if necessary
11/2 cup strong black coffee
11/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
11/2 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

Heat a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high. Cook ham, adding 1/2 Tbsp. butter if ham is lean to help the browning process, until browned and fat has rendered, 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer ham to a platter.
Pour coffee into the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat, scraping skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze and loosen any browned bits. Add broth and sugar; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 1/4 cup, 3–4 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. butter and whisk until emulsified, about 1 minute more. Pour gravy into a small bowl or serving vessel and serve drizzled over or alongside ham.