Ingredients
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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½ cup chopped fatty ham scraps
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4 (1/4 inch thick) slices ham
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salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
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1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
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⅔ cup brewed coffee
Directions
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Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir ham scraps until browned, about 5 minutes. Remove to a plate, reserving the grease in the pan.
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Place ham slices in the pan and cook over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes on each side. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Remove ham and reserve on a plate.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and sprinkle flour over the pan drippings. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high and pour coffee into the pan. Cook and stir until combined and thickened. Season to taste. Return ham to the pan to warm through.
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Chef John
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 214 | Calories |
| 17g | Fat |
| 1g | Carbs |
| 14g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 214 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 17g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 27% |
| Cholesterol 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium 984mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
| Protein 14g | 27% |
| Vitamin C 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium 6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1mg | 3% |
| Potassium 249mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
