Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy Recipe - What's Cooking Wednesday

Hey y'all - Down south we argue about ham and whether it should be crispy or soft, no matter this recipe (http://www.pauladeen.com/country-ham-and-red-eyed-gravy) with red eye gravy Ingredients 1 beef bouillon cube, optional 1/4 cup water, plus 2 cups for grits 1/2 cup coffee 1 (3 lb) Country Ham, store bought (sliced) 1 1/4 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup quick-cooking grits, not instant 2 tablespoons butter, plus 1/2 cup for grits Preparation Step 1 Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fat from the ham and render. When the fat is rendered, add the ham steaks and pan-fry until golden brown on both sides. Step 2 Remove the ham from the pan and set aside on a plate and keep warm. To the pan, add the coffee and water and stir with a wooden spoon, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 2 tablespoons butter and the bouillon cube and stir to incorporate.