Country Ham With Red-Eyed Gravy And Creamy Grits

Recipe Ingredients

4 1/2 cups	1066ml	Milk
2 tablespoons	30ml	Butter
		Salt - to taste
		Freshly-ground white pepper - to taste
2 cups	474ml	Quick white grits
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Fresh ham steak, (not cooked) - either one large
		Steak, or 2 (1/2 pound) steaks
1 cup	237ml	Strong coffee
8		White bread - toasted, and
		Brushed with butter

Recipe Instructions

In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the milk and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil. Whisk in the grits. Stir constantly for 6 minutes or until tender. Set aside and keep warm.

Heat a skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the ham and sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove the ham from the pan and set aside. Stir in the coffee. Bring the liquid to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

To serve, cut the ham into four portions. Spoon the grits in the center of each plate. Lay each piece of the ham next to the grits. Spoon the gravy over the ham. Serve with toast.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
EMERIL LIVE with Emeril Lagasse - From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EM-1C05)

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