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Country Ham And Red Eyed Gravy With Grits Recipe

Country Ham And Red Eyed Gravy With Grits Recipe

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Country Ham And Red Eyed Gravy With Grits

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Nutrition

671

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 3 lb. country ham , store brought (sliced)
1/2 cup strong coffee
1/4 cup water
2 tbsp. butter
1 beef bouillon cube
grits
2 cups water
1-1/4 cups milk
1 tsp. salt
1 cup quick cooking grits , not instant, (like quaker)
1/2 cup butter

Directions:

COUNTRY HAM AND RED EYED GRAVE:
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Add the fat from the ham and render.
When fat is rendered, add the ham stakes and pan fry until golden brown on both sides.
Remove ham from the pan and set aside on a plate and keep warm.
To the pan add coffee and water and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add butter and the bouillon cube ans stir until blended.
Serve the gravy over the ham and grits.
GRITS:
In a small pot bring water, milk and salt to a boil.
Slowly stir grits into boiling mixture.
Stir continuously and throughly until grits are well mixed.
Let the pot return to a boil, cover with a lid lower the temperature and cook for about 30 minutes stirring occasionally.
Add more water if necessary.
Grits are done when they have the consistency of smooth cream of wheat.
Stir in half the butter ans serve with remaining butter divided equally on top of each portion, or serve with fruit or with a savory meal.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	671.22 Kcal (2810 kJ)
Calories from fat	335.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.3g	57%
Cholesterol	210.59mg	70%
Sodium	6783.4mg	283%
Potassium	1326.54mg	28%
Total Carbs	9.95g	3%
Sugars	2.55g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	2%
Protein	68.07g	136%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	2.7mg	15%
Calcium	104.5mg	10%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.69 Kcal (509 kJ)
Calories from fat	60.86 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.76g	57%
Cholesterol	38.18mg	70%
Sodium	1229.84mg	283%
Potassium	240.5mg	28%
Total Carbs	1.8g	3%
Sugars	0.46g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.08g	2%
Protein	12.34g	136%
Iron	0.5mg	15%
Calcium	18.9mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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