This fantastic recipe is from The South's Best Butts, by author and chef Matt Moore. We profiled Matt in our Bob's by the Book cookbook author series! This delectable dish is the ideal comfort food for fans of barbecue and southen food: hearty pulled pork (or brisket) is tossed with thick, flavorful barbecue sauce and covered with a luxurious blanket of cheese grits.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish or 8–10 ramekins. Saute onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high 5 minutes, or until golden brown. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Gradually stir in barbecue sauce and beef broth; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until the mixture begins to thicken.
Stir in pork or brisket and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish or ramekins.
Cheese Grits Crust
Bring water and milk to a boil in a large saucepan; add grits and cook, stirring often, 5 minutes or until thickened. Stir in cheese, salt and pepper; remove from heat.
Stir about one-fourth of the hot grits into the beaten eggs; add to remaining hot grits, stirring constantly.
To Assemble
Spoon hot grits evenly over the hot barbecue mixture, then bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and set.