Tennessee - The Volunteer State, State flower: Iris

1. Spoon Bread
2. Tennessee Fish House Soup
3. Mountain Ham with Red-Eye Gravy
4. Hog's Jowl and Turnip Greens with Pot Likker
5. Sponge Cake with Peach Glaze
6. Peach Glaze

Mountain Ham with Red-Eye Gravy

Carefully trim the rind off a slice of Tennessee ham. Rub a heated skillet with ham fat. Fry the ham over low heat until brown; turn and brown on the other side. A sprinkle of sugar on each side, before cooking, intensifies the flavor.

Pour 2 Tbsp of ham grease into a gravy boat. Brown the residue in the skillet. Add ½ cup water and bring to a boil. Pour into the grease in the gravy boat. To make a redder gravy, before adding the water, add to the skillet 1 Tbsp of brewed coffee or ½ tsp sugar.

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