Southern Fried Ham With Red Eye Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. cured ham, sliced medium thick
2 Tbsp. lard

Preparation

Place lard and ham in cold iron skillet; cover and cook slowly over medium heat for 20 minutes, turning frequently.
Remove lid. Cook 5 minutes longer.
Remove ham; drain.
Add to drippings 1 cup cold water.
Bring to a boil; pour over ham.
Serve immediately with hot, homemade biscuits.
Serves 4.