Red Eye Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

dripping, from country ham that has been pan fried
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon instant coffee (optional)

Preparation

After country ham has been fried, add sugar to fat left over in skillet over medium-high heat.
Allow sugar to brown while scraping residue left from fried meat.
While very hot, add water and simmer for 1 minute or until well blended.
If desired, add instant coffee.
Serve warm.