Name: Ham and Red Eye Gravy Grits Bowl (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup Stone-Ground Grits; 4 cups Water; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Butter; 8 oz Country Ham-diced; 1/2 cup Strong Brewed Coffee; 1/4 cup Water; 1 tbsp Butter; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper

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A comforting Southern classic featuring creamy grits, savory ham, and a rich red eye gravy made from coffee and ham drippings.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 4

Ingredients 9

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Grits
1 cup 240 mL Stone-Ground Grits
4 cups 960 mL Water
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
2 tbsp 30 mL Butter
Ham & Gravy
8 oz 225 g Country Ham-diced
cup 120 mL Strong Brewed Coffee
cup 60 mL Water
1 tbsp 15 mL Butter
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper

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Instructions

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Cook the Grits: Bring Water and Salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Gradually whisk in Grits and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until Grits are tender and creamy. Stir in Butter.
Cook the Ham: While Grits are cooking, cook Ham in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and slightly crispy. Remove Ham from skillet and set aside, leaving drippings in the pan.
Make the Red Eye Gravy: Add Coffee and Water to the skillet with the Ham drippings. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-7 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in Butter and Black Pepper.
Assemble: Divide Grits among bowls. Top with cooked Ham and drizzle generously with Red Eye Gravy. Serve immediately.