Name: Fried Grit Cakes (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 cup Stone-ground grits; 4 cups Water; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Black pepper; 2 tbsp Vegetable oil

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Simple and satisfying fried grit cakes, perfect as a side dish or a base for toppings.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 6

Ingredients 5

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Grits
1 cup 240 mL Stone-ground grits
4 cups 960 mL Water
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
tsp 2.5 mL Black pepper
Frying
2 tbsp 30 mL Vegetable oil

Equipment

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Instructions

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Bring Water, Salt, and Black pepper to a boil in a medium saucepan.
Slowly whisk in Grits and reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring frequently, for 25-30 minutes, or until grits are thick and creamy.
Pour grits into a lightly greased 8x8 inch baking dish. Spread evenly and let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
Cut chilled grits into squares or desired shapes.
Heat Vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry Grit Cakes in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately.