Name: Country Ham with Redeye Gravy
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 6 ounces country ham, sliced 1/4-inch thick; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, plus more for ham if necessary; 1/2 cup strong black coffee; 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water; 1/2 teaspoon sugar

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone

The intense, salty, bitter flavor of redeye gravy can be polarizing. We've added butter and a pinch of sugar here to round out the flavors while still keeping the integrity of this iconic Southern condiment intact. Biscuits and/or grits are a great accompaniment to this dish.

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Red-eye gravy is the original [two-ingredient sauce](http://make-hard.today/expert-advice/quick-easy-2-ingredient-sauces-article) of the south. Our version is as easy as the original—just a little more luxe.
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