Checking the ingredient list, nothing here relies on added sugar to work — no molasses, honey, brown sugar, or syrup in sight, so this savory pour-over is naturally built for a lower-sugar table. Ham drippings deglazed with strong black coffee create that deep, smoky-bitter base gravy is famous for, and a quick cornstarch slurry brings it to a glossy, spoon-coating finish in under two minutes. A touch of salt, black pepper, and a pinch of cayenne round out the seasoning without leaning on sweetness at all. It's the kind of gravy that ladles beautifully over biscuits, grits, or another slice of ham, delivering big savory flavor from pantry basics rather than a sugar bowl. Quick, punchy, and genuinely satisfying, it's a solid pick for keeping breakfast in a no-added-sugar lane.
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After cooking ham steaks or ham slices, leave the drippings in the skillet over medium heat. If you don't have drippings, melt 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Pour in the coffee and water, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet with a whisk until the fond is fully dissolved, about 1 minute.
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