Snowy Fat Tuesday

When I lived in the south, Fat Tuesday meant food, party, and warm weather in about 2.5 seconds (not necessarily in that order). It's another snowy day up here but I'm still counting on food, party, and warm weather any second.
Something to keep you warm regardless of the weather:

Pork Tenderloin and Cheese Grits

Pork Tenderloin
2 tbsp. Salt
2 tbsp. Pepper
2 tbsp. Fresh Rosemary
3 cloves fresh Garlic, chopped

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Rub Pork with mixture and sit for 30 minutes.
Heat cast iron pan with 2-3 tbsp. olive oil until smoking (I never thought this actually happened, but it will. Just be patient). Sear Pork until very brown on all sides.
Place in oven until pork registers 160 degrees. About 15-20 minutes.

Grits:
I am biased and think stone-milled grits are the best.
But, all that really matters is that you get the slow-cooking grits. No Microwave Grits allowed! Also, I make grits like Italians make pasta. You need to salt the milk like you would salt the water for pasta. But, not as much. Just add 1/2 tsp. to the milk.

Grits

2 cup milk
1 cup half and half
1 tbsp unsalted butter (real deal butter, don't use the fake stuff)
salt to taste
1 cup grits
1 cup cheddar cheese

Combine milk, half and half, butter, and salt in pot. Bring to a soft boil. Add grits. Cook until thick enough to seriously coat a spoon. This takes longer than you would expect. If it looks like cream of wheat or soupy, keep cooking. Add cheese. Taste, add more salt and pepper if desired.

I know this isn't a heart healthy meal but it is definitely heart happy.

Happy Fat Tuesday!