Southern Living Cookoff 2004

Fudgy’s Lowcountry Shrimp Bog 

Adjust the recipe for the number of mouths at the table– At the store, get some “streak ‘o lean” but make sure it has a rind on it because the rind fries to a sweet crispness * dice the streak ‘o lean into very small pieces * render the meat completely in a heavy, oven ready pot * remove meat and drain most– but not all, of the oil from the pot * into the remaining oil, sauté some onion and celery * after the vegetables are wilted, add back the meat and ½ cup of white sugar * mix all ingredients well at this point * add at least 2 pounds of peeled and deveined shrimp, 2 cups of Uncle Bens rice and 3 cups of water * mix together * place pot in a preheated, 375 degree oven and cook, uncovered, for about 1 hour or until water has cooked out of rice * remove from oven and cover * let stand for 15 minutes and then and only then, stir the rice with a big fork * this is a one dish meal and it is a KILLER 

10-12oz  streak ‘o lean
1lg sweet onion – diced
4 ribs of celery – diced
½ cup white sugar
2 lbs – peeled and deveined shrimp – uncooked
2 cups Uncle Bens rice

3 cups of water
salt and pepper to taste