8 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 yellow onion, chopped
2 cups stone-ground grits (the coarser the better!)
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups heavy cream
Dash of cayenne, or to taste
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack or other cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
Six 1/2-inch-thick boneless pork chops
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups Applesauce, recipe follows
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
3/4 cup pure maple syrup
6 pounds mixed apple varieties (Gala, Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious), peeled, cored and cut into eighths
1 cup apple juice or water
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon