Red Eye Gravy
Southern Red Eye Gravy uses fatty country ham drippings, bold black coffee, and creamy butter to create a simple, smooth gravy that pairs perfectly with biscuits or grits!
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces sliced country ham
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- ½ cup strong black coffee
- ¼ cup beef broth
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ham and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until warmed through and seared. Transfer the ham to a plate and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium and slowly pour in the coffee, a little at a time, and deglaze by scraping the bottom of the pan as you whisk. Then add the broth, continuing to whisk until the gravy is simmering.
- Simmer, uncovered, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until gravy is thickened. Add in remaining tablespoon butter and whisk until melted.
- Remove skillet from heat and serve gravy warm over or on the side of browned ham on biscuits.
Notes
Country ham with red eye gravy is usually made in small batches consisting of about 2 servings. I wouldn’t anticipate having leftovers, but if you do they can be easily stored in an airtight container. Refrigerate the ham for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.02g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 1194mg | Potassium: 325mg | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg