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Shrimp & Grits

rockytopsc
rockytopsc Posts: 856
edited November -0001 in EggHead Forum
Last night I finally got to use these grits I bought a week or so ago. They are locally ground not far from Anderson, we've never been to the mill but it's on the list. One of our local restaurants use's these grits for their version of S&G and they are excellent but pricey. With that and my quest to make quality food here at home we started this meal. Found the recipe at food network (somehow) and it looked good and what we thought we wanted: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/my-country-my-kitchen/magnolias-spicy-shrimp-sausage-and-tasso-gravy-over-creamy-white-grits-recipe/index.html

We followed the recipe w/ a few modifications. I'm sure the chicken broth is good but almost 18 cups, we used water w/ the exception of one can I used w/the meat mixture. No Tasso here in town but substitued bacon grease that was used in the gravy. Added some green peppers & shallots w/the meat mixture. We also used yellow grits since the local restaurant use's them.

Tried a new beer tonight. I usually base new one's on how the package looks and this one was cool and interesting. Not a bad ale. Also a little Publix bread w/garlic spread. A very nice meal and don't ask about the calories :)

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Caught this varmit lurking on the deck trying to get some bread
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  • Zippylip
    Zippylip Posts: 4,768
    Damn Jason another excellent looking cook. What is in that smaller cast iron pan on the left of the stove top, & is that the bread you referred to on the side of the finished plate? Just looks great. I see you have capped off the gas geiser on the deck next to the egg :laugh:
    happy in the hut
    West Chester Pennsylvania
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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    Thanks Zippy. The gravy is in the cast iron pan on the stove and that's the Publix Bread "Tuscan Boule Loaf". I cut the gas off about 7 yrs ago since it was for a grill and gas logs. They pissed me off over some billing and safety issues (my bill went from like $7 a month to $30 in one month but I only grilled then twice a month so I cut it off).
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  • Zippylip
    Zippylip Posts: 4,768
    thats funny, I have had several similar 'situations' over the years, lets just say that I have been invited not to return as a customer to Dell, Aqua Water, ABN Amro Mortgage Company, Fung's Chinese Take-out, and various others :laugh:
    happy in the hut
    West Chester Pennsylvania
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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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  • Blue Ridge Smoke
    Blue Ridge Smoke Posts: 100
    Now that looks good! My wife is a big Shrimp & Grits fan, so I'm gonna convince her it will be even better on the egg! [pat]
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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    They were good and cheaper at home. Grits were an acquired taste for me in the last 5-6 years. Didn't eat grits back in TN.
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  • Austin Smoker
    Austin Smoker Posts: 1,467
    That looks very nice! It's always interesting to me to see the regional spin on the same dish. I've had "lowland" shrimp & grits in your part of the world (SC) and loved the gravy, but also am a big fan of the New Orleans approach - whatever "gravy" is a result of the roux + veggies that the shrimp are cooked in - almost a NO BBQ Shrimp recipe served on grits. I've never made a run at it myself, but with your post, I believe I will.

    BTW - how the heck did you get out of TN without eating grits?
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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    The corn was used for other things :whistle::)

    "Dirt's too rocky by far, that's why all the folks on Rocky Top get their corn from a jar"
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    that place is really close to your house.. i did not know it was out there :blush:

    is there anyplace else that sells them?

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • Egghead, RN
    Egghead, RN Posts: 2
    Hey that's interesting. I'm in Anderson SC also.
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    you are not the only one :laugh:

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    Terry
    Got these at the Kitchen Emporium downtown they have white & yellow gris. Have never been to the Mill but plan to someday. The KE also sells the local goat cheese products I've bought if you like that stuff, I didn't think I would till I tried them. Sullivan's uses the grits.
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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    Congrats welcome to the cult!
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    is judy booker running the ke again?

    i thought she closed it two years ago???

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    She sold it then to the people that are running it now. Nice things there but some are a little high but unique.
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  • jeffinsgf
    jeffinsgf Posts: 1,259
    I've used that recipe and have also had the Shrimp & Grits at Magnolia's. It's a little slice of heaven. If you ever visit the restaurant, get the cookbook. We've made several dishes from it, and they've all been wonderful.
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    do they still have cooking classes down there?

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    Yep, also they have some differt beers & wines.
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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    will do, the next time we get that way. but these were tasty!
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    cooll i may jump into the car and ride down here in a while


    i wonder where egghead rn lives? proabably on your side of the tracks... instead of over here with us poor people :laugh: :P

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    i'll check w/ rn lives. dang now an rn and fp!
    but we moved from TN, that might be considered an upgrade :)
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    rn proabably know fp or my sil

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    :) :laugh: maybe. i shot an email to ern, will see.

    realized after I didn't find the tasso that they had it in greenville at that canjun meat place but didn't need but a .5 lb so I don't know if I missed anything by not having it in the dish, maybe next time.
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    they used to sell that at publix maybe not yours but at mine i know they did ;)


    let me know on rn.. we may need to all get together.. he/ she posted a month or so ago and spoke of being in sc and i asked where and got no response :blink:

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    10-4
    Spoke to my meat manager at Publix and he said they used to sell some at both but not anymore because of cost & not being able to sell it.

    how was the fattie?
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  • BENTE
    BENTE Posts: 8,337
    will slice for the game tomorrow

    happy eggin

    TB

    Anderson S.C.

    "Life is too short to be diplomatic. A man's friends shouldn't mind what he does or says- and those who are not his friends, well, the hell with them. They don't count."

    Tyrus Raymond Cobb

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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    finished mine for breakfast today.
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  • reelgem
    reelgem Posts: 4,256
    That looks unbelievably good. Shrimp and grits are one of my favorite southern dishes. Will have to give your recipe a try.
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  • rockytopsc
    rockytopsc Posts: 856
    Thanks Anne. We will probably add some cream to the gravy as well next time. But it's good as it looks!
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    Unknown
    that looks really good :)
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