CREAMY STONE-GROUND GRITS

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We are always wowed by how complex in both flavor and texture hand-milled grits are compared to their supermarket counterpart, which we don't recommend for this particular recipe. Grits are best when freshly cooked, but if you're making an entire menu, you'll probably want to prepare them the day before (see cooks' note, below). We suggest storing raw grits in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook them.

Categories     Milk/Cream     Breakfast     Brunch     Side     Vegetarian     Cornmeal     Simmer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups water
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup coarse stone-ground white grits*
1 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring water, salt, and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, then add grits gradually, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer, covered, stirring frequently, until water is absorbed and grits are thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup milk and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally to keep grits from sticking to bottom of pan, 10 minutes. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until liquid is absorbed and grits are thick and tender, about 35 minutes more. (Grits will have a soft, mashed-potato-like consistency.)
  • Stir in pepper and remaining tablespoon butter.
  • *Available from John Martin Taylor (800-828-4412; www.hoppinjohns.com).

Lennon Thomas
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These grits were a disappointment. They were watery and bland, and they didn't have much flavor. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Elly Mwakitalima
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I've been looking for a good stone-ground grits recipe and this one is perfect! The grits were creamy and flavorful, and they were the perfect consistency. I will definitely be using this recipe again.


Asrar Hussen
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These grits were just okay. I found them to be a bit bland and they didn't have much flavor. I probably won't be making them again.


Jack Jadah
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I made these grits for breakfast this morning and they were a hit! My husband and kids loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing.


v v v
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These grits were absolutely delicious! I've never had stone-ground grits before, and they were so much creamier and flavorful than regular grits. I will definitely be making these again.