Ep 5. True Grits

In The Cowboy Way season 3, episode 5 titled "True Grits", viewers are taken on a journey with three modern-day cowboys as they navigate through different challenges and adventures. These cowboys hail from Alabama, and their daily lives revolve around the care of their respective farms and ranches.

In this episode, Bubba Thompson, Cody Harris, and Booger Brown are seen struggling to maintain their farms amidst the scorching heat of the summer season. They have to complete their daily chores, which include feeding the animals, repairing the fences, and harvesting the crops. However, it becomes challenging for them to finish these tasks on time, given the extreme temperatures.

Additionally, the cowboys receive an invitation to participate in a country cooking competition, where they are expected to prepare their special recipe of grits. Bubba, Cody, and Booger are excited about the event and begin preparing for it. However, they soon realize that their rival, Chef Rusty, is participating in the competition as well. Rusty has already won multiple cooking competitions in the past and is a tough competitor to beat.

The next day, the trio visits a local mill to collect the grains needed to make their grits. They meet with the owner of the mill, who notices that the cowboys are struggling with the heat and offers them some shade while they wait for their grains to be processed. The cowboys appreciate the relief, and this interaction inspires them to adopt a cooling technique for their animals back on their respective farms.

As the day progresses, the cowboys are seen working tirelessly to complete their daily chores and also prepare their signature grits recipe. They face many hurdles along the way, including a damaged tractor and a broken shed roof. However, the trio's determination and perseverance help them tide over these difficulties.

Finally, the day of the competition arrives, and the cowboys head over to the venue, where they are met with an enthusiastic crowd. They get inside and begin preparing their grits, which include some secret ingredients known only to them. Chef Rusty is also seen making his grits, and his recipe seems to be more complicated than the cowboys'.

The competition begins, and all the participants are given an equal amount of time to prepare their grits. As the clock ticks away, the cowboys work quickly and efficiently, showcasing their cooking skills. Chef Rusty and the others are also seen working hard to prepare their dishes.

The judges taste each dish and rate them based on various parameters, including taste, texture, and presentation. After much deliberation, the results are announced, and Bubba, Cody, and Booger are declared the winners of the competition. Their grits receive unanimous praise for their unique taste and texture.

In the end, the cowboys drive back to their respective farms, feeling proud of their victory. They also talk about how the competition has helped them come up with a cooling technique that can help alleviate the animals' suffering during the hot summer months. The episode concludes with the cowboys discussing future plans and looking forward to more such adventures.