Ham And Red Eye Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices country cured ham, sliced thin
1 Tbsp. fat
1/8 c. water
1 Tbsp. strong coffee

Preparation

Cover ham with water and bring to a boil to remove excess salt. Drain off water and add fat (bacon drippings may be used). Fry gently until done; not hard. Remove ham to a platter.
Add a little water to pan, stirring any brown that stuck to the pan. Add coffee.
Pour over ham in platter and serve with rice, grits or biscuits.