Southern Savory Grits

Top this beauty with some pulled pork barbecue, and you've got yourself a nice Southern dinner.

Southern Savory Grits

Serves 6
Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups stone-ground yellow or white grits, washed and kernels removed
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup diced onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 cup chopped okra
1.5 cup chopped broccoli
2 TBS chipotle in adobo, seeds removed
1 28oz diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoned salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

1. In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.  Add the onions and allow to soften, 5-7 minutes.  Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.  

2.  Add the okra and broccoli and allow to cook for 5 minutes.  Pour in the grits and stir in the tomatoes, chipotle, and 1.5 cups water.  Bring the mixture to a boil, then allow to simmer for 45 minutes.  Stir frequently, scrapping the bottom of the pot to keep the grits from burning.

3.  Once the grits have thickened, salt and pepper to taste.  Serve with your choice of meat over the top.