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Grits

Coarsely ground dried maize, simmered into a porridge. Stone-ground grits still include the germ. Instant grits are precooked and dried.

Origin

A maize porridge of the American South.

Flavour

Corny and mild.

How to use it

Simmer them in water or milk, stirring, until creamy. Stone-ground grits take much longer.

Storage

Airtight and cool. Refrigerate cooked grits.

Recipes using it

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