Country Ham With Red-eyed Gravy And Creamy Grits

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Dairy		Emlive08, New	1	Servings

INGREDIENTS

4 1/2	c	Milk
2	T	Butter
		Salt
		Freshly ground white pepper
2	c	Quick white grits
1	lb	Fresh ham steak, not
		cooked either
		one large steak or
		2 1/2 pound
		steaks
1	c	Strong coffee
8		White bread, toasted and
		brushed
		with butter

INSTRUCTIONS

In a saucepan, over medium heat, add the milk and butter. Season with
salt and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil. Whisk in the grits. Stir
constantly for 6 minutes or until tender.  Set aside and keep warm.
Heat a skillet over medium heat. When the  pan is hot, add the ham and
sear for 4 to 5 minutes on each side.  Remove the ham from the pan and
set aside. Stir in the coffee. Bring  the liquid to a simmer and cook
for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.  To serve, cut the ham into four
portions. Spoon the grits in the  center of each plate. Lay each piece
of the ham next to the grits.  Spoon the gravy over the ham. Serve with
toast.  Yield: 4 servings  Converted by MC_Buster.  Recipe by: EMERIL
LIVE SHOW #EMIC05  Converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.

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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients) ---------------------------------------------- Calories: 4422 Calories From Fat: 2252 Total Fat: 253.3g Cholesterol: 958.4mg Sodium: 1381.8mg Potassium: 4899.4mg Carbohydrates: 301.6g Fiber: 5.2g Sugar: 57.6g Protein: 223.8g