Red Eye Gravy

Red eye gravy is well known in the South United States.
Some ham maybe too dry to have any pan juices after frying.
In this case, before adding the coffee, add 1/3 cup hot water.
Then add the coffee to do the deglazing.

Ingredients:
Pan juices from frying a 1-pound ham slice (about 1/4-inch thick)
1/2 cup strong black coffee
Black pepper
Worcestershire Sauce

Directions:
Fry the ham slice in the usual manner.
Deglaze the frying pan with the coffee,
scraping all bits and pieces loose from the bottom of the pan.
Boil mixture for approximately 2 to 3 minutes
or until reduced in half.
Season with pepper and Worcestershire to your taste.
Pour Red Eye Gravy over cooked ham slice.