Short Rib Bourbon Stew With White Cheddar Grits Recipe

• 4 lb Beef short-ribs, cut into individual ribs
•     Salt and freshly grnd black pepper
• 1 c. Bleached all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 c. Bourbon
• 3 Tbsp. Minced garlic
• 3 x Bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp. Minced fresh thyme leaves
• 4 c. Beef stock
• 1 pt Pearl onions
• 1 c. Baby carrots or possibly 1 c. sliced carrots
• 1 c. Baby turnips or possibly 1 c. sliced turnips
• 1 1/2 lb New or possibly small red potatoes
• 1/4 c. Finely minced parsley
• 2 Tbsp. Minced horse-radish
• 2 1/2 c. Lowfat milk
• 1/2 c. Quick-cooking white grits
• 2 Tbsp. Heavy cream
• 1/2 c. Grated white Cheddar Cheese

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