Ham And Red Eye Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 slices smoked ham
1/2 c. shortening
2 c. water
3 Tbsp. instant coffee
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Put shortening in skillet.
Add ham and cover with lid until brown.
Remove ham.
Add water to skillet and let boil.
Add coffee.
Let simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
Put ham back in.
Serve with hot biscuits.