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Big Mama Johnson's Water Gravy (or Red-eye to some folks) Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 lbs ham steaks (1/4 t 1/2 inch thick)
4 T butter or bacon fat
1 C water
2 T leftover coffee
Directions:
Directions:
Fry ham in butter or bacon drippings or mixture of both over med high heat till well browned. Set aside on warm platter. Reduce heat and add 1 C water, scraping pan to loosen any browned pieces. Simmer for several minutes and stir in coffee. Serve over ham and biscuits.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Big Mama was my maternal great-grandmother. She always called this water gravy cause you could make it even if you had no milk. You can make it without coffee...but it isn't as good.

 

 

 

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