Fried Ham with Red-Eye Gravy

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Ingredients

  • Virginia Smithfield (salt-cured) ham
  • Water
  • Freshly made coffee
  • Fresh biscuits

Preparation

Step 1

Slice ham about 1/4 to1/2 inches thick
Cut gashes in fat to keep it from curling
Place slices in a heavy skillet and cook slowly
Turn several times and cook until ham is brown
Remove from pan and keep warm

To the drippings in a skillet add about 1/2 c. water
Cook until gravy turns red
A little strong coffee might be added to deepen the color
Serve hot with fried ham and hot biscuits