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