Creamy Speckled Heart Grits | Certified South Carolina
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Creamy Speckled Heart Grits

Creamy Speckled Heart Grits

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups Adluh Speckled Heart Grits
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Heavy cream, as needed

Instructions

  1. Combine the water, chicken stock, onion, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and nutmeg in a large saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Slowly whisk in the grits.
  4. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until the grits are tender and creamy, about 45 to 60 minutes.
  5. Stir in the butter.
  6. Add a splash of heavy cream until the desired consistency is reached.
Notes
  • Serves 8.
  • Delicious served with sautéed shrimp and kielbasa.

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