Red-Eye Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 ham steak (1 lb.; 1-inch thick)
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
2 Tbsp. instant coffee or 1 c. boiled coffee

Preparation

Cook steak tender in 2 tablespoons drippings.
Mix the ingredients and rub on each side of the uncooked steak.
Add ham to skillet with 2 tablespoons of drippings; cook until brown, about 2 minutes each side.
Transfer to platter and keep warm. Add you 1 cup coffee to skillet and cook until syrupy, about 5 minutes.
Makes 2 servings.