Best 8 Ham With Red Eye Gravy Recipes

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"Ham with Red Eye Gravy" is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of salty ham, rich gravy, and tangy red eye sauce creates a mouthwatering experience that will keep you coming back for more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will provide you with all the information you need to create the perfect "Ham with Red Eye Gravy."

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

HAM WITH RED EYE GRAVY



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The way the bitter coffee marries with the sweet, smoky fat is far from unpleasant, and infinitely better than simply pouring the pan drippings over your food.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Meat and Seafood     Ham

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup chopped fatty ham scraps
4 (1/4 inch thick) slices ham
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
⅔ cup brewed coffee

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ham scraps until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate, reserving the grease in the pan.
  • Place ham slices in the pan and cook over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Remove ham and reserve on a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle flour over the pan drippings. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and pour in coffee into the pan. Cook and stir until combined and thickened. Season to taste. Return ham to the pan to warm through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Carbohydrate 0.6 g, Cholesterol 41.2 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Protein 13.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 984 mg

HAM WITH REDEYE GRAVY



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Made by my grandparents. Serve over biscuits.

Provided by Norma

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

⅓ cup oil
1 (1 pound) smoked ham steak, cut into serving pieces
1 ¼ cups brewed coffee
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a cast iron skillet. Fry ham on both sides until browned. Remove ham and set aside. Stir coffee and salt into the hot oil. Return to a boil over medium heat, stirring to get any bits of ham that may be stuck to the pan. Cook until the mixture has reduced by 1/3. Remove from heat and serve over ham and biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.4 calories, Carbohydrate 0.1 g, Cholesterol 63.6 mg, Fat 39.2 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 1749.5 mg

HAM WITH RED EYE GRAVY



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 1/2-inch thick slices hickory-smoked country ham
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2/3 cup coffee, or beef broth or water
1 tablespoon BBQ sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • In a skillet set over medium heat, heat the oil until hot, add the ham and cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden. Transfer to a platter to keep warm.
  • Pour off fat from skillet, add coffee and BBQ sauce. Deglaze the pan, scraping up brown bits clinging to the pan. Pour over ham. Serve with buttermilk biscuits on the side.

OVER EASY HAM STEAK WITH RED-EYE GRAVY



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Provided by Aaron May

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons butter
1 whole chicken, cut into pieces
1 white onion, roughly chopped
1 quart chicken stock
1 1/2 cups strong brewed coffee
1/4 teaspoon brown sugar, optional
4 ham steaks, trimmed
Freshly ground black pepper
4 eggs

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan over moderate heat, melt the butter. Add chicken and brown skin side down. Turn over and add chopped onion. Cook until soft and starting to color about 6 to 8 minutes. Cover with chicken stock, and add the coffee and brown sugar, if using. Reduce heat to medium and cook the red eye gravy until thick enough to coat the back of the spoon, about 2 to 4 hours. Strain stock into a large bowl and reserve. The chicken can be used for another recipe or discarded.
  • Preheat a large heavy bottomed frying pan over medium-high heat. Season ham steaks with black pepper and add to the hot skillet. Cook until golden brown on each side, 6 to 8 minutes and transfer to serving plates.
  • In the same skillet, once steaks have been removed, reduce heat to medium and fry the eggs to desired doneness.
  • Cover the steaks with red-eye gravy and crown with a fried egg. This dish can be served with potatoes, hash browns or biscuits, if desired.

HAM AND RED-EYE GRAVY



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

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (1 lb) ham steaks (1/2-inch thick)
1 1/2 cups milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 cup strong black coffee
1/4 teaspoon pepper
hot biscuit

Steps:

  • Put the ham in a shallow container; pour milk over ham.
  • Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
  • Remove ham from milk.
  • Cut slashes in fat to keep from curling.
  • Cook 1 slice of ham in 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy (cast-iron, preferably) skillet over low heat until light brown, turning once.
  • Remove from skillet and keep warm.
  • Drain off pan drippings and reserve for gravy.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining oil and ham.
  • Add reserved pan drippings, coffee, and pepper to skillet; bring to a boil and stir constantly.
  • Lower heat and simmer 3 minutes.
  • Serve gravy with ham and hot biscuits.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.3, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 114.9, Sodium 2924.2, Carbohydrate 4.3, Protein 47.5

RED EYE GRAVY



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This southern classic is more of a thin sauce than a traditional thick gravy. It's made with strong coffee and drippings from a slice of cooked country ham. Red eye gravy has intense flavor with salty and bitter notes that pair well with biscuits, grits and ham. If you prefer a more mellow flavor, add a dash of brown sugar. -Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 slice country ham (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup brewed coffee

Steps:

  • In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook ham until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and save for another use. Add coffee to pan drippings, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Simmer until reduced by about half.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 29 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 0 carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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

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.

Tips:

  • Choose the right ham: For the best results, select a fully cooked ham that is at least 10 pounds. This will ensure that you have plenty of leftovers.
  • Score the ham: Use a sharp knife to score the ham in a diamond pattern. This will help the glaze penetrate the meat and create a crispy crust.
  • Make the glaze ahead of time: The glaze can be made up to 2 days in advance. This will save you time on the day of your party.
  • Baste the ham frequently: Baste the ham with the glaze every 15-20 minutes while it is baking. This will help to keep the ham moist and flavorful.
  • Let the ham rest before carving: Once the ham is cooked, let it rest for 15-20 minutes before carving. This will help the juices to redistribute throughout the meat.

Conclusion:

Ham with red eye gravy is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any special occasion. It is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. So next time you are looking for a delicious and impressive dish to serve, give this recipe a try.

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