Country Ham with Redeye Gravy

Ingredients

• 2 cups hot strong brewed coffee
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 (12-ounce) slices boneless country ham

Preparation

1. Stir together coffee and sugar; let mixture cool.
2. Cook ham in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes on each side or until browned. Remove ham, and keep warm, reserving drippings in skillet.
3. Add coffee mixture to skillet, stirring to loosen particles from bottom; bring to a boil. Boil, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half (about 15 minutes). Serve immediately with ham.