Country Ham With Redeye Gravy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 slices uncooked country ham (1/4-inch-thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup strong black coffee
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Preparation

Cut gashes in fat to keep ham from curling.
Saute ham in oil in a heavy skillet over low heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Remove the ham from skillet, and keep warm.
Combine coffee and flour; add to pan drippings, stirring constantly, until thickened.
Add paprika.
Serve with ham.