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Grits with Ham Hocks and Sauteed Apples Recipe

Grits with Ham Hocks and Sauteed Apples Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped carrots
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup dry vermouth
6 whole black peppercorns
1 tbsp mustard seeds
1 bay leaf
4 cups low-salt chicken broth
1 1/3 lb meaty smoked ham hocks
6 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups quick-cooking grits
2 tsp minced fresh thyme
sauteed apples
1 1/2 cups grated extra-sharp white cheddar cheese, divided
chopped fresh thyme (for garnish )

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325°F. Melt butter in large ovenproof pot over high heat. Add onions and next 3 ingredients; sauté until vegetables are soft and golden, about 7 minutes. Add vermouth and next 3 ingredients; stir 1 minute. Add chicken broth and ham hocks. Bring to boil; cover and bake until ham hocks are very tender, about 1 hour. Cool.
Remove ham hocks. Boil ham hock broth until reduced to 1 cup, about 25 minutes. Pull ham from bones and reserve (discard bones and skin). Strain broth. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover ham and broth separately; chill.)
For grits: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring chicken broth to boil in large saucepan. Gradually whisk in grits. Add 2 teaspoons minced thyme. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until grits are thick and smooth, whisking frequently, about 7 minutes.
Stir reserved ham, Sautéed Apples, and 1 cup cheddar cheese into grits. Transfer mixture to 13x9x2-inch oval baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Bake until cheese is golden, about 30 minutes. Rewarm ham hock broth. Garnish grits with chopped thyme and serve, drizzling broth over.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	336.96 Kcal (1411 kJ)
Calories from fat	241.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.88g	41%
Cholesterol	69.69mg	23%
Sodium	710.68mg	30%
Potassium	157.84mg	3%
Total Carbs	15.25g	5%
Sugars	2.5g	10%
Dietary Fiber	2.04g	8%
Protein	8.42g	17%
Vitamin C	4.7mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	0.6mg	4%
Calcium	149.4mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	80.71 Kcal (338 kJ)
Calories from fat	57.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.44g	41%
Cholesterol	16.69mg	23%
Sodium	170.22mg	30%
Potassium	37.81mg	3%
Total Carbs	3.65g	5%
Sugars	0.6g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	8%
Protein	2.02g	17%
Vitamin C	1.1mg	8%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	24%
Iron	0.2mg	4%
Calcium	35.8mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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