Ham & Red-Eye Gravy

Ingredients:
- 1 C grits
- 1 center cut ham steak 1/4 inch thick 1 1/2 lb.
- 1 Tbsp. instant Maxwell House coffee
- 1 C boiling water

Directions:
- Prepare grits per directions on pkg. While grits are cooking, heat a cast iron skillet. Add ham to skillet. Brown on both sides about 5 minutes. Remove ham to large plate. Stir coffee in cup of boiling water, then in skillet. Stir constantly for 1 minute. Grandma keeps ham and grits separated on serving plate, and pours gravy over entire plate.