Yield: 4 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 eaches | (1/2-inch thick) ham steaks (about 1 pound each) |
| 1½ cup | Milk |
| 2 tablespoons | Vegetable oil; divided |
| 1 cup | Strong black coffee |
| ¼ teaspoon | Pepper |
| Hot biscuits |
Place ham in a large shallow container; pour milk over ham. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours. Remove ham from milk. Cut slashes in fat to keep ham from curling.
Cook 1 slice of ham in 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over low heat until light brown; turning once. Remove from skillet, and keep warm. Drain off pan drippings, reserving for gravy. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and ham.
Add pan drippings, coffee, and pepper to skillet; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes. Serve gravy with ham and hot biscuits. Yield: 4 servings.
From Shelby Green of West Virginia; in October 1988"Southern Living" Typos by Jeff Pruett