Country Ham Red Eyed Gravy Grits

Southern classic with ham, red-eyed gravy, and creamy grits.

SouthernPorkIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 8 oz Country ham slices
  • 2 cup Chicken stock
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Grits
  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 0.5 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup Coffee
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup Water

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pan-fry country ham until edges are crispy.

  2. 2

    Remove ham and drain grease, leaving about 2 tablespoons in pan.

  3. 3

    Add brown sugar and cook for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Pour in coffee and scrape up browned bits.

  5. 5

    Mix cornstarch with water and add to gravy.

  6. 6

    Simmer until thickened.

  7. 7

    For grits, bring stock and cream to boil.

  8. 8

    Whisk in grits and stir constantly.

  9. 9

    Reduce heat and cook for 20 minutes.

  10. 10

    Stir in butter and cheese.

  11. 11

    Serve grits topped with ham and red-eyed gravy.

Tags

southernhambreakfastgrits