I wish I understood 'grits'. They aren't something we have in the UK. The concept (and name!) never really sounds very appetising to me. As always, I'm willing to be convinced. Do you make grits? And why are they so popular?
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I wish I understood 'grits'. They aren't something we have in the UK. The concept (and name!) never really sounds very appetising to me. As always, I'm willing to be convinced.
I wish I understood 'grits'. They aren't something we have in the UK. The concept (and name!) never really sounds very appetising to me. As always, I'm willing to be convinced. Do you make grits? And why are they so popular?
If you like polenta, you'll like grits, IMO.
I first came across "grits" watching the Beverley Hillbillies in the 60s. There was no internet (obviously) at that time so I didn't discover what they were. Wrongly I assumed that it was some form of boiled up offal.
What is 'low country style'?
You have to aggressively season grits or they are just bland, just like polenta. I think that's the reason a lot of people say they don't like them. They've never had them cooked correctly. When I do order grits in a restaurant, and I ask how they are cooked prior, I ALWAYS end up adding salt, pepper and butter because they are never seasoned enough. So, I understand why people don't like them.
I think that is exactly my problem - plus, with polenta it is the texture which seems to be like semolina pudding. Maybe grits have a more interesting texture?