BBQ Shrimp and Grits
MAKES 6 DINNER PORTIONS
LOWCOUNTRY GRITS INGREDIENTS:
2 cups of heavy cream
2 cups of water
1/4 lb. butter
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. white pepper
1 cup of quick grits
PREPARATION:
Bring cream and water to a boil. Add butter, salt and pepper. Slowly add grits and reduce heat. Cook 20 minutes, being careful not to scorch mixture.
SOUTHERN COMFORT BBQ SAUCE INGREDIENTS:
1/4 lb. bacon, diced
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper
1/2 cup green bell pepper
2 14-oz. bottles of Heinz ketchup
1/2 cup of brown sugar
3 - 4 tbsp. Southern Comfort
Add salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Cook bacon until 3/4 done. Add onions and pepper; saut until done. Flame with Southern Comfort. Add remaining ingredients and season. Simmer for 10 minutes, and then cool. (Can last under refrigeration for several weeks.)
SHRIMP PREPARATION:
Place in Southern Comfort BBQ Sauce and simmer for 1 minute.
TOTAL TIME: 1 hour