Categories: Sauces 
      Yield: 1 servings 
  
      4 tb Drippings from 4 half-inch               Sugar 
           Baked ham steaks                  1/2 c  *strong* fresh-brewed black 
    1/4 c  Firmly packed *light* brown              Coffee 
  
  Contributed to the echo by: Janice Norman HAM & REDEYE GRAVY Remove the ham 
  steaks from their fry-drippings and measure out 4 tbsp. of the fat. Dispose 
  of the rest. Stir the sugar into the pan at LOW heat, stirring constantly, 
  until the sugar dissolves. Add the coffee, and simmer until the gravy turns 
  a rich brown (maybe 5 minutes or so). DO NOT ALLOW THE GRAVY TO BOIL! Pour 
  the gravy over the ham and serve. 
   
  (NOTE): If you're using uncooked slices of a salty, dry-cured ham, add a 
  cup of water to the skillet along with the ham. The ham will absorb all the 
  water by the time it's cooked through. Add more water if the original 
  amount is absorbed too quickly. 
   
  If you're using salt pork, or pork belly fat (like bacon, but unsmoked), be 
  sure to blanch it before using. To blanch, cover with cold water, bring to 
  a boil, simmer 3 minutes, then drain. Fry a little chunk, and if it's still 
  too salty, blanch it again.