Country Fried Ham with Red Eye Gravy
Savor the rich, bold flavors of the South with this comforting recipe for Country Fried Ham with Red Eye Gravy. Perfectly seared country ham steaks are paired with a smoky, velvety gravy made from brewed coffee, buttery pan drippings, and a touch of brown sugar for sweetness. This classic Southern dish is quick to prepare, with just 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cook time, making it a convenient option for breakfast or brunch. Serve these tender, flavorful ham steaks with a generous drizzle of red eye gravy, and pair them with fluffy biscuits or creamy grits for a truly authentic country-style meal. Bursting with rich, savory-sweet notes, this recipe is a nostalgic and satisfying taste of traditional Southern cooking. Keywords: country fried ham, red eye gravy, Southern recipe, ham steaks, quick breakfast idea, savory gravy recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices country ham steak
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup brewed coffee
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
Add the country ham steaks to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until browned and heated through. Remove the ham steaks from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Lower the heat to medium-low and add the unsalted butter to the skillet. Allow the butter to melt completely, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Pour the brewed coffee and water into the skillet, stirring to combine with the melted butter and pan drippings.
Stir in the brown sugar and black pepper, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the mixture slightly reduces and thickens into a smooth gravy.
Return the ham steaks to the skillet, spooning the gravy over the top to coat.
Simmer the ham in the red eye gravy for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Serve the ham steaks hot with a generous drizzle of red eye gravy over the top. Pair with biscuits or grits for a true Southern experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.0 g | 85% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 2414 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.9 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
