Thanks to G Texas Catering and The Grotto for these recipes -- see them at Western Days Festival in Lewisville!
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Jalapeno Cheese Grits
4 cups milk
2 cups chicken stock
2 cups water
2 cups grits
6 grinds of black pepper
½ cup butter
1 cup Cheddar, shredded
2 Jalapenos - charred - cleaned and minced
Bring first 3 ingredients to a boil, slowly add grits, pepper and jalapenos. Lower heat and cover. Cook for a couple of minutes. Remove lid and stir about every 4 minutes for 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and whisk in butter and cheese.
Slow Cooked Pork Belly
2 lbs Pork Belly - trimmed
1 onion, chopped
1 Tbl garlic, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 celery, chopped
1 Tbl parsley, chopped
1 Tbl basil, chopped
1 cup Chicken Stock
Lightly salt and pepper the pork belly. Sear in hot skillet - fat side down. Add vegetables and stock. Cover. Cook at 280o for 2 to 2-1/2 hours.
Cranberry Syrup
1 ½ cup cranberries
juice of 2 oranges
juice of 1 lemon
¼ cup sugar
1 cup water
