Fried Country Ham And Red-Eye Gravy
["country ham slices, sliced 1/4-inch thick"]
["Slice ham 1/4-inch thick.", "Trim off skin and part of the fat. (Save trimmings for seasoning beans and vegetables and for making red-eye gravy.)", "Place a little of the saved fat in a medium-hot skillet.", "After fat has heated, place sliced ham in the skillet and let cook for 2 minutes per side.", "If ham is overcooked, it becomes tough and hard."]
["country ham slices"]