Grit Cakes

Recipe courtesy of Chef/Owner John Jones, J. Pepper’s Southern Grille
as seen on episode “Old Mill of Guilford“, season 1

• 2 cups yellow grits
• 2 cups white grits
• 3 cups chicken and/or vegetable broth or stock
• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion power

Method:
Bring stock, cream and spices to a boil. Slowly add grits and stir well. Cook grits for 10-12 minutes adding more cream if grits become too thick. Pour grits into a loaf pan lined with plastic wrap and chill overnight. Slice chilled grits and pan or deep fry. If pan frying, dredge sliced grits in flour before frying.

Tags: Grit Cakes, Grits

Category: Recipes