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Corn Grits

Corn GritsCorn Grits
© Denzil Green
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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.

Other names

French: Bris de maïs
German: Maisgrütze
Spanish: Granillo de mais

This page first published: Sep 7, 2002 · Updated: Jun 14, 2018.

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