BBQ Pork with Cheesy Grits
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
850 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
BBQ Pork with Cheesy Grits
Description
This recipe starts with cooking water and seasoning to a boil before gradually whisking in yellow stone-ground grits to avoid lumps. The grits simmer steadily until tender and creamy over 20 minutes. Butter and a sharp cheddar cheese are then stirred in to enrich the texture and flavor. Meanwhile, leftover pork rib meat is chopped and simmered gently in barbecue sauce to warm through and absorb the smoky sweet sauce.
The dish layers the cheesy, creamy grits on the plate topped with the saucy barbecue pork and garnished with fresh cracked black pepper and optional parsley. The warm BBQ pork adds a tangy, savory richness to the smooth grits, balancing texture and taste.
Serving BBQ Pork with Cheesy Grits offers a filling meal with hearty protein and a creamy base, suitable for lunch or dinner. The use of leftover pork ribs makes this recipe practical for minimizing waste and extending meals.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup yellow grits stone ground
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded, sharp
- black pepper ground
- 2 cups pork ribs rib meat from leftover
- 3/4 cup BBQ sauce
Instructions
- In a large pot bring the water to a boil. Next add the salt, cayenne pepper and butter. Gradually add the grits to the boiling water using a whisk to prevent any lumps.
- Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- While grits are simmering, pick meat from pork ribs and chop. Place in a small saucepan with BBQ sauce and cook on low for 10 minutes.
- After grits have cooked, gradually whisk the cheese a little at a time into the grits until completely incorporated. Cook another 5 minutes.
- Plate with divided grits, topped with BBQ pork rib meat. Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper and chopped parsley (optional).
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 850 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 850kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 53.2g | 18% |
| Protein | 35.4g | 71% |
| Fat | 54.3g | 84% |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5g | 108% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.4g | 44% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17.9g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0.9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 173.7mg | 58% |
| Sodium | 1349.3mg | 56% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 18.1g | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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