<P> Red - eye gravy 's name comes from its distinct appearance . Prepared traditionally , with coffee and grease combined in the final step ( see Preparation below ) , a heterogeneous mixture forms with the water - based coffee sinking to the bottom and the oil - based grease forming the top layer . In a round bowl the mixture looks much like a red human eye . Use of red pepper enhances the redness of the appearance . </P>
<P> Red - eye gravy 's name comes from its distinct appearance . Prepared traditionally , with coffee and grease combined in the final step ( see Preparation below ) , a heterogeneous mixture forms with the water - based coffee sinking to the bottom and the oil - based grease forming the top layer . In a round bowl the mixture looks much like a red human eye . Use of red pepper enhances the redness of the appearance . </P>
where did red eye gravy get its name
where did red eye gravy get its name
distinct appearance
distinct appearance