Charleston Style Grits

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 6 cups water
• Salt to taste
• 1 1/2 cups quick cooking or old-fashioned grits (not instant)
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 tablespoons butter
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large, heavy sauce pan bring the water to a boil. Add a generous teaspoon of salt and the grits and stir with a wooden spoon to combine. When grits thicken add milk, cream and butter and return to a boil.

Reduce heat to a simmer, cover sauce pan and cook for 45 minutes to one hour, until grits are tender, smooth and creamy. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Keep covered and warm until ready to serve.

This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.