[Sca-cooks] gravy

[CorwynWdwd at aol.com]

In a message dated 12/28/2003 8:29:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
StefanliRous at austin.rr.com writes:
I guess the drippings are from frying some slices of ham? I'd be 
surprised there were enough drippings. But then, Adamantius did give 
some useful info recently on stretching these and there is the added 
butter. What kind of black coffee? Instant? Ground beans? Or are you 
talking about already brewed coffee? No flour added? Just grease and 
coffee? :-) I guess I'll just have to try this sometime.
Red Eye Gravy

Pan drippings from a skillet of ham or even bacon
1 cup black coffee, brewed, not instant
1/4 tspn (or more <EG>) black pepper
   
    Pour the coffee into the skillet containing the hot drippings. Stir but 
do not allow to boil. Sprinkle the pepper into the mixture. Pour off into a 
bowl or grav boat. serve hot over grits, mashed potatos, rice, corn bread, loaf 
bread or biscuits. As an aside, it makes a great use for leftover coffie, if 
any, from the day before.

The explanation I got was this is a reconstruction recipe, when my 
Confederate ancestors made do with what little they had. But the American Civil War is 
FAR OOP and frankly, likely to cause hot discussions, so I'll leave it at that.

On a related topic, I DO have ancestors (or relitives of same) who fought for 
the Union side too <G>.

Corwyn



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