Grits and Red Eye Gravy Recipe

Ingredients

* 6 servings - Grits
* 1/2 cup - brewed coffee
* Ham Drippings

Directions

Prepare 6 servings of grits as package directs. In iron skillet, cover ham with water and cover. Cook country ham slices until browned. Remove from Iron skillet. Add a little water to ham fat, creating a brown or "red eye" gravey. Some folks add a little coffee.

Cook over medium heat 2 to 3 minutes, stirring in ham drippings from bottom of skillet. Spoon over hot cooked grits and serve.