Corn Grits

Corn Grits are generally made from only white corn kernels.

The kernels are quick steamed in a matter of minutes to loosen their shells (unlike hominy grits which are soaked for days in lye water.)

The kernels are then ground and sifted, often into three sizes:

• the largest size is Corn Grits;
• the medium size becomes Corn Meal;
• the finest are bran.

Substitutes

Hominy Grits; Polenta

Language Notes

Grits comes from the Old English “grytt” (bran) or “greot” (ground). It means small, hard grains.