Country Fried Ham

Step by stepInstructions

1. Heat the butter or drippings in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Cook the ham slices 2-3 minutes per side until browned and crisp at the edges. Remove to a plate.
3. Pour the coffee and water into the hot skillet, scraping up the browned bits. Add the brown sugar, if using, and simmer 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Season the gravy with black pepper.
5. Pour the red-eye gravy over the ham and serve.