First of all, BEPS = Black-Eyed Peas, a New Year tradition in South, we eat these for luck through the year. Those wonderful little legumes are nutritious, too!
I have never made or, from my recollection, ever had Red Eye Gravy. Oh! what I have been missing. It's a simple recipe, I don't even think you need the ham renderings, the magic comes for the strong black coffee blended into the light roux. It's magically addictive, just like Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts. It's thick and rich and it's GRAVY!
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| The Roux |
1/2 LB Country Ham Steaks*
2 TBS Butter
2 TBS Flour
1 TSB Onion Powder
3/4 Cup very strong black coffee
1 -2 Cup Chicken broth, water and/or milk**
Salt & Pepper to taste
- Once favored meat of choice is cooked, removed from skillet\pan and keep warm.*
- Drain off any excess grease.
- Melt butter in skillet until it begins to bubble
- Add flour and stir consistency to create a light roux
- Add onion powder, blend into the roux
- Add the strong black coffee
- Stir well and then add the broth/water/milk until desired gravy thickness is achieved
*Any renderings will do, just drain off all excess grease. Bacon will do just fine!
**For thinning to desired consistency.
My new affinity for Red Eye Gravy could be because I rarely drink coffee these days and it's a fix. Give it a taste and you will see why this wonderful gravy should be on every breakfast menu 24 hours a day.
Happy New Year 2012! Eat your BEPS!
Beth in Texas
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