Barbecued Shrimp with Cheese Grits

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp

unsalted butter*

small onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice

garlic cloves, very finely chopped

1 1/4 cups

ketchup*

1/4 cup

bourbon

3 tbsp

cider vinegar

2 tbsp

molasses

2 tbsp

honey

2 tsp

Tabasco

1 tsp

chopped thyme

1/2 tsp

cayenne pepper

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 1/2 lb

peeled and deveined large shrimp

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

Cheese Grits (recipe below or your favorite), for serving

4 cups

low-sodium chicken broth*

garlic clove, minced

1 cup

old-fashioned grits (or use your favorite, since the Grits Police aren’t coming)

4 oz

extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (1 1/2 cups)

4 tbsp

unsalted butter*

2 tbsp

heavy cream

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper