Ingredients
- 2 (1 lb) ham steaks (1/2-inch thick)
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 cup strong black coffee
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- hot biscuit
Directions
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Put the ham in a shallow container; pour milk over ham.
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Cover and refrigerate 8 hours.
- Remove ham from milk.
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Cut slashes in fat to keep from curling.
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Cook 1 slice of ham in 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy (cast-iron, preferably) skillet over low heat until light brown, turning once.
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Remove from skillet and keep warm.
- Drain off pan drippings and reserve for gravy.
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Repeat procedure with remaining oil and ham.
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Add reserved pan drippings, coffee, and pepper to skillet; bring to a boil and stir constantly.
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Lower heat and simmer 3 minutes.
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Serve gravy with ham and hot biscuits.