Country Ham with Stone-Ground Grits and Redeye Gravy

Name: Country Ham with Stone-Ground Grits and Redeye Gravy
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT1H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H25M0.000S
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 1 cup stone-ground grits; Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; Four 2-ounce slices country ham; 1/4 cup brewed strong coffee; Pats of butter, for serving

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Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 25 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 hr 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Level: Easy
Total: 1 hr 25 min

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 1 hr 20 min

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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1 cup stone-ground grits

Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Four 2-ounce slices country ham

1/4 cup brewed strong coffee

Pats of butter, for serving

Directions

In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the grits and return to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Decrease the heat to low and simmer until creamy and thick, stirring often, 45 to 60 minutes.
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the country ham and cook until crisped and golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes. Remove the ham and keep warm. Add the coffee and 1 cup water to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer until the "gravy" has reduced to about 1/2 cup, 3 to 5 minutes.
Spoon the hot grits into warmed bowls. Top each with a pat of butter and black pepper to taste. Top with the ham and ladle over the gravy. Serve immediately.