Recipe: Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy for Two

COUNTRY HAM WITH REDEYE GRAVY

2 (1/4") thick slices uncooked country ham
2 tbls. vegetable oil
1 cup strong black coffee
2 tbls. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. paprika

Cut gashes in fat to keep ham from curdling. (Cut off tough edge but leave fat.) Saute ham in oil in a heavy skillet over low heat 3-4 minutes on each side. (I brown it a little.) Remove ham and keep skillet warm. Combine coffee and flour. Add to pan drippings, stirring until thickened. Add paprika. Serve with ham.

Makes 2 servings