My Favorite Grits

Grits are one of my favorite things to eat for breakfast. Usually as an accompaniment with some scrambled eggs. The thing about grits is that unless you’re in the American south, it’s hard to find a restaurant that serves good grits. There are a few here and there, but it’s very hit or miss.

Because of this I started trying to make them at home. I quickly found that the brand of grits you use is a factor. Some years ago I came across Palmetto Farms brand grits while vacationing in North Carolina and they are top shelf.

I used to order my grits from Amazon, but they kept sending me the yellow or mixed varieties (which are also very tasty) but I prefer the white. So now I order directly from the Palmetto Farms website.

I make my grits in an Instant Pot countertop pressure cooker. If you don’t have an Instant Pot then (a) I’m sure you can get good results on the stovetop (but I haven’t tried this myself) and (b) you should get one, they’re awesome.

When you get really good grits it’s best not think too long about how much butter is in there, just go with it. So when making them at home, don’t skimp on the butter.

Here’s my recipe for Instant Pot Grits.

Enjoy!