Best 8 Georgia Country Ham And Redeye Gravy Recipes

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Georgia country ham, cured in salt and spices, is a Southern delicacy. The ham hock imparts an intense flavor into the redeye gravy, which pairs perfectly with the salty smokiness of the ham. Redeye gravy, a classic Southern dish, originated in rural Georgia and was created to flavor ham drippings and remnants, resulting in a flavorful and savory sauce. This culinary masterpiece is a staple of Southern cuisine and a true testament to Southern ingenuity.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRITS, COUNTRY HAM AND RED-EYE GRAVY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups water
1 cup milk
1 cup course, stone-ground grits
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt
Vinegar
4 to 6 eggs, 1 per serving
1 slice salted and smoked Virginia ham, per serving
6 ounces cold day old coffee
Splash pork stock
Chopped chives

Steps:

  • For the grits, bring the water and milk to a boil in a pan, whisk in the grits, and then reduce the heat and cook for an hour. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • For the poached eggs, bring a pan of water to a gentle simmer and add salt and vinegar. Using a spoon, swirl the water in a circle and crack the eggs into the center of the water. Simmer for about 2 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the gravy, to a pre-heated skillet, add a slice of ham and warm it through. Then remove the ham to a plate. Into the same skillet add the coffee and pork stock and reduce.
  • To a bowl or plate add a serving of grits, the ham, a poached egg and sprinkle with chives. Drizzle the red-eye gravy over the grits and serve.

GEORGIA COUNTRY HAM AND REDEYE GRAVY



Georgia Country Ham and Redeye Gravy image

As a child, I remember my grandparents having a smokehouse. In the dead of winter, when it was well below freezing, a hog would be slaughtered and no part of it wasted. The fresh hams were then covered in a dry salt mixture, wrapped, and hung up for several months to cure. To cook, they were sliced and pan fried, sometimes with a tiny bit of lard, in a hot, black iron skillet. Hot, usually breakfast, coffee was poured into the skillet to deglaze it, making red eye gravy. Redeye Gravy gets its name from the appearance of the gravy after the coffee sinks to the bottom. Serve over biscuits or grits.

Provided by Skunkee

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Gravy Recipes     Pork Gravy

Time 16m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons butter
1 slice salt-cured ham
¼ cup strong black coffee

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove ham from skillet, reserving fat. Pour coffee into the pan, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil. Serve gravy over the ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 520.1 mg

COUNTRY HAM AND REDEYE GRAVY



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Provided by Food Network

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 1/4 inch thick slices cured country ham
1/2 cup brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Slowly fry ham slices on both sides, in a cast iron skillet until lightly browned on each side. Transfer the slices to a heated plate.
  • Add coffee to the skillet and, over high heat, boil it down, scraping the deglazings on the
  • the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon.
  • Reduce the liquid to almost a glaze and spoon over ham slices. Serve with something mild and traditional like boiled rice or grits.

COUNTRY HAM WITH REDEYE GRAVY



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Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     Coffee     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Ham     Small Plates

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 ounces country ham, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for ham if necessary
1/2 cup strong black coffee
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet (preferably cast-iron) over medium-high. Cook ham, adding 1/2 Tbsp. butter if ham is lean to help the browning process, until browned and fat has rendered, 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer ham to a platter.
  • Pour coffee into the same skillet and cook over medium-high heat, scraping skillet with a wooden spoon to deglaze and loosen any browned bits. Add broth and sugar; simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened and reduced to about 1/4 cup, 3-4 minutes. Add 1 Tbsp. butter and whisk until emulsified, about 1 minute more. Pour gravy into a small bowl or serving vessel and serve drizzled over or alongside ham.

COUNTRY HAM WITH REDEYE GRAVY



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Make and share this Country Ham With Redeye Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Ham

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 2.9, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1

COUNTRY FRIED HAM WITH RED-EYE GRAVY



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Although this recipe really should only be consumed by a true rebel, we will allow the occassional yank to partake. And you wonder why Southern men wake up so early.

Provided by BogeysMom

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 inch thick ham slices
milk
1 cup strong black coffee
pepper

Steps:

  • Soak ham in milk overnight.
  • The next morning, wipe ham with paper towels.
  • Put just enough ham fat into skillet to keep ham from sticking.
  • Have skillet hot, not too hot.
  • Slowly brown ham evenly on both sides.
  • When done, remove to hot platter.
  • For the gravy, add the coffee to ham drippings in skillet, sprinkle with a bit of pepper and let come to a boil.
  • Stir well and serve piping hot with biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0.6, Sodium 1.2, Protein 0.1

GEORGIA COUNTRY HAM AND REDEYE GRAVY



Georgia Country Ham and Redeye Gravy image

As a child, I remember my grandparents having a smokehouse. In the dead of winter, when it was well below freezing, a hog would be slaughtered and no part of it wasted. The fresh hams were then covered in a dry salt mixture, wrapped, and hung up for several months to cure. To cook, they were sliced and pan fried, sometimes with a tiny bit of lard, in a hot, black iron skillet. Hot, usually breakfast, coffee was poured into the skillet to deglaze it, making red eye gravy. Redeye Gravy gets its name from the appearance of the gravy after the coffee sinks to the bottom. Serve over biscuits or grits.

Provided by Skunkee

Categories     Pork Gravy

Time 16m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons butter
1 slice salt-cured ham
¼ cup strong black coffee

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add ham; cook until browned, about 3 minutes per side. Remove ham from skillet, reserving fat. Pour coffee into the pan, scraping the browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Bring to a boil. Serve gravy over the ham.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.4 calories, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 520.1 mg

COUNTRY HAM AND RED EYE GRAVY



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Make and share this Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by GinaS

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (3 lb) country ham, sliced
2 tablespoons fat, from the ham
1/2 cup coffee
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons butter
1 beef bouillon cube (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the fat from the ham and render.
  • When the fat is rendered, add the ham steaks and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides.
  • Remove the ham from the pan and set aside on a plate and keep warm.
  • To the pan, add the coffee and water and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add the butter and the bouillon cube and stir to incorporate.
  • Serve the gravy over the ham steaks on grits.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use a good quality country ham. Look for a ham that is dry cured and has a deep, smoky flavor.
  • Soak the ham overnight before cooking. This will help to remove some of the salt and make the ham more tender.
  • Simmer the ham slowly over low heat. This will help to prevent the ham from becoming tough.
  • Make sure to baste the ham frequently with the cooking liquid. This will help to keep the ham moist and flavorful.
  • When the ham is cooked, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the ham.
  • Serve the ham with your favorite sides, such as redeye gravy, mashed potatoes, and collard greens.

Conclusion:

Georgia country ham and redeye gravy is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. The ham is savory and smoky, while the gravy is rich and flavorful. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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