Lactose Free Gluten Free Red-Eye Gravy

Total time15 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time10 min

Bold black coffee simmers right in the skillet, pulling up every browned bit left behind for that deep, savory flavor red-eye gravy is known for. A quick cornstarch slurry brings it together into a glossy, slightly thickened pour that clings beautifully to grits, biscuits, or a warm slice of ham. It's a fast, five-minute pan sauce with a punch of salt, pepper, and just a whisper of cayenne for heat. This one comes together entirely in one skillet, so cleanup is as easy as the cook. A great option to add to your lactose free breakfast rotation, especially on mornings when you want something rich and coffee-forward without much fuss.

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Ingredients

4 servings

1 tbsp ham drippings butter or unsalted butter
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¾ cup strong brewed black coffee
¼ cup water
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tbsp cold water
¼ tsp salt, or to taste
⅛ tsp black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

1
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.
2
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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