Fried Country Ham With Red-Eye Gravy

Ingredients

• 3 (1/4-inch-thick) slices country ham (about 1 pound)
• 1 teaspoon bacon drippings
• 1 cup water

Preparation

1. Slice ham in half crosswise. Set aside
2. Heat bacon drippings in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Place half of ham slices in skillet, and cook over medium heat until browned, turning occasionally. Drain well on paper towels. Place ham slices on a large serving platter; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining ham.
3. Reserve pan drippings in skillet. Add water to drippings in skillet. Bring to a boil; remove from heat. Serve red-eye gravy with fried country ham.