How To Cook Grits A Recipe From An Actual Southern Cook Food

SOUTHERN GRITS

Steps:

• In a small pot, bring water, milk, and salt to a boil.
• Slowly stir grits into boiling mixture.
• Stir continuously and thoroughly until grits are well mixed.
• Let the pot return to a boil, cover pot with a lid, lower the temperature, and cook for approximately 30 minutes stirring frequently.
• Add more water if necessary.
• Grits are done when they have the consistency of stiff cream of wheat.
• Stir in butter.
• Serve with additional butter on top of each portion, or serve with fruit or with a savory meal.

BASIC OLD-FASHIONED GRITS

Steps:

• Combine 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tender, about 20 minutes. If the grits seem too thick, thin with water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
• Stir in the butter and season with pepper. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

HOW TO COOK GRITS - A RECIPE FROM AN ACTUAL SOUTHERN COOK

Steps:

• Combine milk, water, salt, pepper and butter in a saucepan then bring to a boil. Once boiling, add grits then stir well with a whisk.
• Bring grits to a slow, soft boil then cook on low heat, covered, for at least an hour (two hours is even better). Stir grits frequently to ensure they're not sticking to the bottom.
• If time allows, let grits rest, covered and off the heat, for about 15 minutes before serving.