Red Eye Gravy Recipe
Ingredients
By Measure
1 Cup Country Ham - Julienned
1/4 Cup Onions - Diced
2 Tbs Butter
1 1/2 Tbs Flour
1 1/2 Cups Chicken Stock
1/2 Cup Coffee
1/2 Cup Cream
Salt & Pepper To Taste
Preparation
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In a sauce pan heat 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat until it begins to smoke
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Add the country ham and spread it in a single layer and let it cook without stirring for 2 minutes to let it caramelize
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Add the onions and stir
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After the onions have cooked for 2 minutes add the butter
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When the butter is melted add the flour and stir to make a roux
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Let this cook for 1 minute then add the chicken stock
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Roux only thickens when liquid boils so let this come to a boil while you keep stirring
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Add the coffee and cream and season with salt and pepper
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