Fried Ham with Gravy

Felicity’s Cookbook, p. 14

1 pound smoked ham slice

½ cup cold water

2 tablespoons fresh-brewed coffee

Cut the ham slice into serving-sized pieces.

We accidentally got compressed ham instead of real ham. But this was cheaper. 

Warm the skillet over medium-low heat.

Add the ham pieces and fry them over low heat.

Use a fork to turn over the ham pieces several times to brown both sides evenly.

Degree of crispiness is left up to your discretion.

Then use the fork to move the fried ham pieces onto a serving plate.

Cover the plate with tinfoil to keep the ham warm.

If there is grease in the frying pan, pour it off into a metal container. Leave the drippings that are stuck to the bottom of the pan.

To make the gravy, pour the cold water and coffee over the drippings in the skillet.

Guard yourself! Cold water in a hot oiled skillet makes for some spectacular sizzling.

Turn the heat to medium and stir the gravy mixture constantly.

When the gravy begins to boil, or bubble quickly, turn off the heat.

Remove the tinfoil from the serving plate.

Pour the gravy over the ham pieces and serve.

Let it get a little flavor.

Served with Bean Salad. (And don't judge my beverage. It's the champagne of beers, after all!)

My Rating: 4/5 "The coffee gave a nice earthy undertone to the sweetness of the ham, but wasn't too overwhelming. A little on the salty side, but overall a unique flavor."