Jenna's Shrimp and Grits

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup stone-ground dry grits
• 12 slices bacon
• 1 leek, diced (see note above)
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 1 pound medium to large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup white wine (or vegetable stock)
• 1/4 vegetable stock
• 2 cups half-and-half (or milk)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Hot sauce (optional)