Country ham and red eye gravy

Redeye gravy is a simple but essential component of the full-on Southern ham breakfast.

Can coffee really be good on ham? Oh yes it can! Make this southern classic just the way grandma did.

This true southern classic is made from fried ham, with a rich gravy off pan drippings and coffee. It is usually served with biscuits or grits.

Classically Southern red eye gravy combines country ham drippings with black coffee for a rich gravy that perfectly compliments biscuits and grits.

You only need a few pantry staple ingredients to make a fantastic, filling, and flavorful Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy for a good ole southern breakfast!

Classic southern red-eye gravy made from country ham pan drippings.

Red-eye gravy is a traditional Southern gravy made with black coffee and roast ham pan drippings for a delicious sweet-smoky flavor combination.

See Steve Gordon’s step-by-step recipe guide for country ham and red eye gravy, a hearty Southern breakfast worth trying.

Red eye gravy is a simple Southern gravy made from pan drippings and black coffee. Serve alongside a slice of country ham and homemade buttermilk biscuits.

Red-eye gravy goes by other names. It’s also referred to as poor man’s gravy, bird’s eye gravy, and red ham gravy, among others. Why is it called that? Well, it got its name from its appearance. When redeemed, the gravy forms a reddish circle of fat.