Fried Country Ham w/ Red-Eye Gravy

Directions

1. 1

   1 lb Country ham -- sliced 3/4 c Strong coffee -- freshly

2. 2

   brewed Cut off a strip of fat from the outside rim of the ham, leaving a portion of the fat intact

3. 3

   Cut the strip of fat into small cubes

4. 4

   Using a sharp knife, cut the fat remaining on the ham at intervals down to the meat

5. 5

   Put the cubed fat into a skillet, preferably of black cast iron, and cook, stirring, until the fat is rendered

6. 6

   Scoop out and discard the rendered pieces of fat

7. 7

   Add the ham slice to the skillet and fry until nicely browned on one side

8. 8

   Turn the slice and continue frying until brown and cooked through