| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 1 hr 25 min |
| Prep: | 5 min |
| Cook: | 1 hr 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground grits
- Coarse kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Four 2-ounce slices country ham
- 1/4 cup brewed strong coffee
- Pats of butter, for serving
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Stir in the grits and return to a boil. Season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Decrease the heat to low and simmer until creamy and thick, stirring often, 45 to 60 minutes.
- Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the country ham and cook until crisped and golden brown on each side, about 5 minutes. Remove the ham and keep warm. Add the coffee and 1 cup water to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits with a wooden spoon. Simmer until the “gravy” has reduced to about 1/2 cup, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Spoon the hot grits into warmed bowls. Top each with a pat of butter and black pepper to taste. Top with the ham and ladle over the gravy. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 265 |
| Total Fat | 6 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Cholesterol | 42 mg |
| Sodium | 1529 mg |
Reviews
I use coffee but add a touch of honey to take the edge off the bitterness. I want to try Coke.
I love to add a pat of butter to the gravy when it ready. Adds a creamy texture.