Grits Help

[fstedy]

I need a good stovetop or microwave recipe for grits. I usually use the microwave but they are usually too thick.

[drobertson]

My way is just a simple way, with regular grits, the water, pinch of salt. I do get the water boiling first, then salt, then two table spoons of butter, add the grits bring just to a boil, then back off the heat and simmer til done, top off with a little more salt and pepper to suit.
Have grated sharp cheddar on the ready with two eggs over medium with your choice of bacon, ham, or sausage pour the grits right on top of the eggs which are on top of toast then cover with the cheese.

[DanG]

Easy-peasey!  4 parts water to 1 part grits. I add about a tsp of salt for 1/2 cup of grits, and a chunk of butter to the water.  Bring that to a boil, then add the grits slowly while stirring. If you just dump them in, they will be lumpy.  Return to a boil while continuing to stir for about a minute, then turn down the burner to the lowest setting you can get. Let simmer for about a half-hour, covered tightly, stirring occasionally.  If they're getting too thick, add water...not much.  If too thin, remove the cover.

[sandhills]

Hey Ray, how do you cook yours?   :D  ;) 

[thecfarm]

I've never been to Nebraska,but I just might take a road trip and and do a hurting on a certain person in that state.  :D

[WV Sawmiller]

   If you want to keep things interesting put a pot of cold water on the stove, add grits then turn on the burner. In a few minutes you will have grits popping out everywhere. (Not the desired way to cook them!)

    If your grits do get too thick you can always stir in a little more boiling water or if too runny sprinkle in a few more dry grits to get the perfect consistency.

    You have not tasted grits till you get some real coarse home ground yellow grits. Takes a lot longer to cook but great taste. Old mentor of mine made his own and we ate them for lunch or supper in place of rice or potatoes with fish or game. He made his own hushpuppies too.

[fstedy]

Hush puppies good eats. I remember when I was a LOT YOUNGER we had a neighbor from Alabama she gave  my Mom  a recipe make them. Remember looking forward for her to make them.

[coxy]

ummmmm  ;D

[sandhills]

I've never been to Nebraska,but I just might take a road trip and and do a hurting on a certain person in that state.  :D

You'd be welcome anytime just go easy on me my back is already out  :D.

[rooster 58]

Ask the cfarm. I'm sure Ray has a few favorite recipes he'd pass along ;D

[Magicman]

The mixing recipe is on the box.  Use it and you will never have a failure, just be sure to continually stir as you pour the grits into the boiling water.

[sawguy21]

I tried them, they needed all the help they could get. :laugh:

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

The mixing recipe is on the box.  Use it and you will never have a failure, just be sure to continually stir as you pour the grits into the boiling water.

Very good advice. 

[Roxie]

Here's a recipe from the John Wayne "Way to Grill" Cookbook.  I usually cook them using the same method as DanG, but these are good too. 

TRUE GRITS WITH CHEESE

8 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups stone ground yellow grits
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons butter
pepper to taste

In a pot, bring 8 cups water and the salt to a boil.  Add grits slowly, stirring constantly.  Keep grits boiling until water reduces.  Reduce heat to simmer.  Stir in cheese, butter and pepper until well blended.  Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.  Top with a little extra butter to serve. 

[GAB]

I've never been to Nebraska,but I just might take a road trip and and do a hurting on a certain person in that state.  :D

You'd be welcome anytime just go easy on me my back is already out  :D.

Thanks for the company to a very exclusive club.
Gerald

[GAB]

I've never been to Nebraska,but I just might take a road trip and and do a hurting on a certain person in that state.  :D

You'd be welcome anytime just go easy on me my back is already out  :D.

Thanks for the company to a very exclusive club.
Gerald

[Magicman]

I have eaten plenty of Grits, but never "Cheese Grits".  Just butter, or maybe a fried egg plopped in the middle of the serving.

[rjwoelk]

 :D I am with you sawguy21 I tryed them swallowed that first and last spoon full. I heard a comedian give a dilogue on making them for a secial occasion, and in the end the dog got them.

[WV Sawmiller]

MM,

   I can't believe you grew up in Mississippi and never ate cheese grits. A typical fish fry in central Fla where Dad was raised was fried fish, hushpuppies, cheese grits and swamp cabbage. I can't get the swamp cabbage up here but we always have cheese grits when we have a fish fry and these folks up here who never eat grits will go back and get 4-5 helpings. I usually have to stock up with 25-30 lbs of grits when I make a trip to Fla to see my mom or have her bring a bunch out when she and my SIL come to visit.

    They cook up real good in crockpot too.

    I worked with a Brit in Norway who had another trick - they use lots of electric kettles in the UK and such to heat hot water for their tea and such. They are available here too. He'd put his gravy in it. Kept it hot and poured right out the spout where you wanted it and easy to control. (I was responsible for locating housing for the team and when this guy came over all he said he wanted was an apartment over a pub.)

[GAB]

:D I am with you sawguy21 I tryed them swallowed that first and last spoon full. I heard a comedian give a dilogue on making them for a secial occasion, and in the end the dog got them.

If I'm reading your post correctly you had two spoonfuls at once.  WOW!!
Gerald

[Magicman]

MM,    I can't believe you grew up in Mississippi and never ate cheese grits.

I ain't messin' up my Grits with additives.  Also, we only use Grits made from yellow corn, same as yellow cornmeal for cornbread.

[rjwoelk]

Lol no I just had one spoon full it was my first and my last, most disgusting stuff I have ever eatin. Lol

[POSTON WIDEHEAD]

I ain't messin' up my Grits with additives.

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[WV Sawmiller]

MM,

   Not far off. My old mentor was like an adopted grandfather. He took his (yellow) corn to mill and sifted off/separated the meal, fine grits and coarse grits. We ate them just like others do rice or potatoes especially with fish or game. I cringe when my wife's aunt (who grew up in Ala and should know better) who moved to Ohio puts sugar on them.

   If/When (I know you will) you try cheese in your grits you will realize it does help on certain occasions.

[Magicman]

We have our county Baptist Men's Night tomorrow night and I will be cooking Grits for ~200 men.  We will bake 600 biscuits and cook 65 lbs of sausage.  No telling how much sausage gravy and tomato gravy.      ;D