Charleston Crab House Grits

Tender, creamy, spectacular grits–cooked the old-fashioned way with extra simmer time and heavy cream. Recipe gleaned from a waiter at the delicious South Carolina seafood restaurant.

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes   Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes  

Ingredients

1 cup stone-ground grits
2 cups boiling water
2 cups heavy cream
salt and butter to taste

Directions

Wash and drain the stone-ground grits, skimming the chaff. Bring two cups of water and two cups of heavy cream to a boil. Add the salt. (I use about a teaspoon. Adjust this to taste.) Add the grits, stirring well with a whisk. Turn the heat to simmer (lowest you can go on your stovetop) and cover the pot. Let simmer for 1 hour and 10 minutes (at least) or until thick and creamy.

When finished cooking, add a couple tablespoons (more or less, to taste) butter or margarine, or add a little pat on top of each serving.

To make stone-ground grits the “regular” way, use 4 cups of water instead of part heavy cream and cook for 40-45 minutes on low.

Categories: Beans, Grains & Rice, Breakfast, Budget, Entertaining, Gourmet, Old-Fashioned, Other Side Dishes

Submitted by: suzanne-mcminn on May 4, 2011