2 thick slices of country ham
2 tbsp. shortening or vegetable oil
½ cup strong black coffee

Heat the shortening in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the ham slices and fry the ham just until it starts to turn brown, about two minutes.

Turn the ham slices over and fry the second side another two minutes.

Remove the ham slices to a plate.

Add the coffee to the hot skillet and stir it with a wooden spoon to release any ham bits in the bottom of the skillet.

Pour the hot “red-eye” gravy over the fried ham slices.