Fried Grits

Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 5 cups water
• salt
• 1 cup stone ground grits
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 bring the water and salt to a boil in a large heavy saucepan.
• 2 add the grits and continue to simmer, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the grits are cooked and thick like mush, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• 3 pour the hot grits onto a large plate to make a layer about 3/4-inch deep.
• 4 cover and let stand to cool, then refrigerate to chill thoroughly.
• 5 when the grits are cold and firm, cut into rectangular pieces.
• 6 dredge the grits pieces with flour, shaking off excess flour.
• 7 heat the oil to a depth of 1/2-inch in a heavy skillet.
• 8 fry grits pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 4 to 5 minutes total.
• 9 drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.
• 10 serve hot.