Grits: Redux
Thu 26 Oct 2006 0:32:02
I asked the question over four years ago. Since then, I've had a few bites, but now I'm going to take the Full Corn Plunge.
That's right, America! I've bought a can of grits! So how do I eat this? Is there some sort of ceremony or something? You don't slice bananas and strawberries into it, do you? Somehow I don't think that would work, considering that one of the flavors of Instant Grits in packets on the shelf beside this can was "bacon."
Update: Terry at Possumblog sees this entry via a comment, and very graciously offers us More Help for the Wayward, which includes words of wisdom which apply not only to grits, but many other things in life as well: "Don't put sugar on them or I'll hit you."
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If you like spicy things, I'd recommend hot sauce and pepper (my favourite). More common is butter and salt, though I've also heard brown sugar can be tasty.
Butter salt and pepper is the traditional Southern way, and my preference. Dash of hot sauce is also good.
You should have gone with polenta ;)
I didn't realise who responded before me. A true Southerner. Listen to Yuriko.
~hehe~ Thanks Scully. Bits of bacon are also very tasty (^_^)
http://southernfood.about.com/cs/gritsrecipes/ht/cook_grits_ht.htm
Probably the best way to deal with grit, at least in my culinary experience, is to put it far back on the shelf in your cupboard and then throw it out once the boll weevils get to it. So good luck in your endeavors, eh?
Go on down to
http://possumblog.mu.nu/
and ask there; you'll get all the grits advice you need.