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BBQ Pork with Cheesy Grits
5 from 18 votes

BBQ Pork with Cheesy Grits

BBQ Pork with Cheesy Grits combines creamy, sharp cheddar-infused stone-ground grits with tender pork rib meat cooked in smoky barbecue sauce. The grits are simmered until smooth and creamy, then enriched with butter and cheese for a mildly spicy base. The add-in of barbecue pork brings a flavorful, savory topping that contrasts well with the softness of the grits, making it a comforting Southern-style dish.

Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 850 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Lower the heat to simmer and cook for 20 minutes. Stirring occasionally.
  3. 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.
  4. After grits have cooked, gradually whisk the cheese a little at a time into the grits until completely incorporated. Cook another 5 minutes.
  5. Plate with divided grits, topped with BBQ pork rib meat. Garnish with fresh cracked black pepper and chopped parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 850

% 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.