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                 OLD-TIME COUNTRY HAM WITH REDEYE GRAVY

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  6                    Cured ham slices,1/2" thick
  1       c            Water,boiling
  1       tb           Coffee,freshly made black

 1. Place ham slices in a large flat pan and cover with cold water. Let
 stand 6-8 hours; drain and blot dry. Remove and discard rind.
 2. Fry ham slices in single layer in an ungreased heavy skillet over
 medium-high heat. Fry for 5-6 minutes on each side, then remove to
 heated platter. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons fat. Add boiling
 water and let boil up, scraping bottom to pick up all flavorful bits
 of ham from the skillet. Stir in coffee. Pour over ham slices and
 serve at once.



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