Shrimp & Grits
I used one whole Texas sweet onion and chopped it up real fine. I quartered about 30 crimini mushrooms. I added about an once of extra virgin first cold press olive oil to a black iron skillet. I browned the onions to a very deep brown and added the mushroom quarters. I then added about an ounce of light soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of minced garlic to the onions and mushrooms and 1/2 tablespoon of fresh cracked black peppercorns and a small dollop of local raw honey and salt to your tastes. I then moved the skillet off the heat. In a separate sauce pan I added 4 cups of homemade beef stock and one cup of water totaling 5 cups. I brought the liquid to a boil and added 1 cup of stone ground white unbleached grits. The brand I use is "Old School". They are delicious. I added about 1/2 tablespoon of pink Himalayan sea salt. I immediately turn the burner down to low simmer. I paid close attention not to let the grits stick to the bottom. I just about constantly stirred them u