COUNTRY HAM AND RED-EYE GRAVY

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An absolute favorite southern breakfast, especially during the holidays, is country ham and red-eye gravy with biscuits. Several years ago a true southern gentleman gave me a few tips on how to cook country ham to a tender delight and an easy delicious red-eye gravy. Country hams are salt-cured for one to three months. They may...

Provided by Donna Brown

Categories     Pork

Number Of Ingredients 4

slices of country ham, packaged or fresh
6 - 12 oz coke, regular, diet, or caffeine-free
1 tsp sugar or packet of sweetner (depending on how much gravy you are preparing, you may need 2 teaspoons)
about 1/2 cup brewed coffee, regular or decaf

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°. With the side of a large knife, scrape both sides of country ham to remove any whiteish residue from the ham, if there is any. (This is an important step). Discard residue. Do not remove fat from the ham at this point. Place country ham in a 9 x 13 baking dish or a large iron skillet. Pour about 1/2 can of coke over ham, this depends on how many slices you are preparing. (I usually cook 2 large slices and use 1/2 can [6 ozs.] of coke). Cover ham loosely with aluminum foil and bake about 20 minutes or until tender. Be sure and reserve juices from ham. Trim the fat from the ham. In a skillet on top of the stove, pour reserved ham juices, add sugar or packet of sweetner and about 1/2 cup brewed coffee. Heat until boiling. Pour into serving container. Enjoy with ham, some hot biscuits and scrambled eggs.

ACHOL Mathew
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This is a great recipe for a family dinner.


Dalhatu Ibrahim
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I'll definitely be making this again.


bijendra Mahato
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This recipe is a winner!


Muzammil Hussain
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The ham was juicy and tender, and the red eye gravy was the perfect accompaniment.


Charlotte Ekpaloba
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion dinner. The ham was cooked perfectly and the red eye gravy was amazing.


Qazi Muhammad Harwal
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This recipe is easy to follow and produces delicious results. The ham was tender and juicy, and the red eye gravy was flavorful.


Usama khokhar
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but this recipe changed my mind. The ham was cooked perfectly and the red eye gravy was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Mkhululi Meyiwa
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. The ham is cooked to perfection and the red eye gravy is amazing. I served it with roasted potatoes and asparagus, and it was a feast.


DCS Matty
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. The ham was juicy and tender, and the red eye gravy was the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.


Amena munni
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This recipe is a winner! The ham was cooked perfectly and the red eye gravy was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family and friends.


Isamial khan
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I've been cooking country ham for years, and this is the best recipe I've found. The ham is always moist and flavorful, and the red eye gravy is to die for.


Baba Mustapha
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This recipe is easy to follow and produces amazing results. The ham was tender and juicy, and the red eye gravy was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Nur Alom
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I made this recipe for a special occasion dinner, and it was a huge success. The ham was cooked to perfection, and the red eye gravy was divine. Everyone raved about it!


Riaan Hussain
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This recipe is a keeper! The ham was moist and flavorful, and the red eye gravy was rich and savory. I served it with biscuits and fried apples, and it was a perfect meal.


Hafeez Dawach
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I'm not usually a fan of country ham, but this recipe changed my mind. The ham was cooked perfectly and the red eye gravy was delicious. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with my family.


Surajo Maryam
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This is the best country ham recipe I've ever tried! The ham was so tender and flavorful, and the red eye gravy was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again and again.