Preparation:

In a heavy, medium-size skillet, stir the sugar over moderate heat until it begins to mel Tbsp Continue to cook until the syrup turns golden. Add the Tbsp of water, protecting your hands with a pot holder as the hot sugar may spatter. Stir until the sugar is dissolved. Set this caramel aside.

In a large skillet or sauté pan, cook the salt pork until browned, stirring now and then. Remove the pork bits with a slotted spoon, and set aside. Pour off all but 1 Tbsp of pork drippings. Add the onion, green and red peppers and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.

Add the shrimp and cook until they turn bright pink and are opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the shrimp and vegetables with a slotted spoon and keep them warm on a plate. Add the remaining 1 cup water and 1 tsp of the caramel to the pan drippings.

Bring to a boil, stir, and simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Season with salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper. Return the shrimp and vegetables and the salt pork bits to the gravy and heat a minute or two.

Serve hot over rice.

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