Name: Red Eye Gravy with Quail
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1/4 pound fatty country ham, (finely diced); 1 shallot or 1/4 cup onion, (minced); 1 clove garlic, (minced); 1 Thai or other small hot chile, minced, (or 1/4 tsp cayenne); 1 teaspoon minced fresh sage; 1 tablespoon flour; 2/3 cup black coffee (2/3); 2/3 cup chicken or other broth; 1 teaspoon sorghum syrup or other sweetener ((see above)); Salt and black pepper to taste