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Creamy Polenta with Chimichurri and Tomatoes

Farideh Sadeghin — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:39:33 +0000

Photo: Heami Lee • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen. Photo: Heami Lee • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen

While polenta is often associated with wintery comfort foods, SAVEUR contributing editor Farideh Sadeghin decided to make a quick summery version. Homemade chimichurri and a simple tomato-onion salad offset the richness of the creamy dish. Throw an egg or some scallops or skirt steak on top or serve the polenta as is—either way, it’s bound to be one of the best things you’ll eat all summer.

Yield: 4

Time: 30 minutes

2 cups milk
1 cup polenta (about 6 oz.)
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
2 Tbsp. crème fraîche
Kosher salt
1 cup packed parsley leaves
¾ cup packed cilantro leaves
¼ cup packed fresh oregano leaves
¼ cup red wine vinegar
1 garlic clove
1 jalapeño, stemmed, halved, and seeded
Freshly ground black pepper
½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. olive oil
12 oz. cherry tomatoes, quartered
½ red onion, thinly sliced

Instructions

Make the polenta: To a medium pot, add the milk and 2 cups of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn the heat to medium-low, add the polenta, and cook, stirring frequently, until thick and creamy, 8–10 minutes. Add the butter and crème fraîche and season to taste with salt. Set aside and keep warm.
Make the chimichurri: To a food processor, add the parsley, cilantro, oregano, vinegar, garlic, and jalapeño. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. With the machine running, drizzle in ½ cup of the oil until the mixture becomes a creamy yet slightly coarse sauce. Transfer the chimichurri to a medium bowl and set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, toss together the tomatoes, red onion, and remaining oil. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Divide the polenta among four shallow bowls or plates, top with tomato salad, drizzle with chimichurri, and serve.

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How to Make Creamy Grits

SAVEUR Editors — Fri, 08 Feb 2019 18:46:23 +0000

Photography by Julia Gartland; Food Styling by Jessie YuChen

“People should really leave grits alone,” wrote the late chef Edna Lewis in her book, The Gift of Southern Cooking (co-authored with Scott Peacock). Lewis, who took a dim view of adding fancy ingredients to the beloved Southern staple, instead advised readers to keep it simple with her five-ingredient creamy grits recipe.

Another thing to keep in mind: No self-respecting Southerner uses instant grits. Homemade grits are easy to prepare, and well worth a tiny bit of extra care. Stone ground grits will yield the best texture but they do take longer to cook; remove their chewy outer chaff for the creamiest results.

We like these grits best served hot from the stove, with over-easy fried eggs or shrimp.

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Yield: 4–6

Time: 30 minutes

2 cups whole milk, or more
1 cup stone-ground or regular grits
Kosher salt
¹⁄₄ cup heavy cream
2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Instructions

In a medium pot over medium heat, bring the milk and 2 cups water to a simmer.
Meanwhile, to a large mixing bowl, add the stone-ground grits and enough cool water to cover. Stir the grits vigorously so that the chaff floats to the top. Skim the surface carefully to remove and discard the chaff, then drain the grits through a fine mesh strainer. (If you are using regular grits, you may skip this step.)
Stir the grits into the simmering milk-water mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until the grains are tender to the bite and have thickened to the consistency of thick oatmeal. As the mixture thicken, stir frequently to prevent sticking and scorching. (Regular grits will be done in about 20 minutes, while stone-ground grits require an hour or a little more to cook, and you may have to add additional water as needed.)
Stir in the cream and butter, then season the grits to taste with salt. Remove from the heat and serve (cover and keep warm if not serving immediately). Serve hot.

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Grillades and Grits

Meg Bickford — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 22:04:41 +0000

Photography by Chris Granger

When Meg Bickford was growing up, she often woke up on Sunday mornings to the scent of her mother’s grillades and grits simmering away on the stove. The savory Creole dish features saucy braised veal spooned over velvety grits, often served for breakfast or brunch. When Bickford became the first female executive chef to helm the historic New Orleans restaurant Commander’s Palace, she added her own version of grillades and grits to the menu. The warming dish is perfect for feeding a crowd during Mardi Gras festivities—or any time of year.

The rendition Bickford serves at Commander’s Palace uses the whey from the restaurant’s Creole cream cheese to substitute half of the milk. To get a similar result, substitute the butter in the grits with Creole cream cheese, traditional cream cheese, or crème fraiche.

Featured in “In New Orleans, Celebratory Mardi Gras Foods Capture the Spirit of Sharing.”

Yield: serves 4

Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the grillades:

¹⁄₂ cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 lb. veal cutlet, pounded ¼-in. thin
3 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced (1½ cups)
1 medium onion, thinly sliced (1¾ cups)
2 small celery stalks, thinly sliced on the bias (1 cup)
1 small leek, thinly sliced (¾ cup)
1 lb. cremini mushrooms, thinly slices (5 cups)
5 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced (3 Tbsp.)
5 cups veal stock, or substitute low-sodium beef broth
1 large tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped (½ cup)
Thinly sliced scallions or celery greens, for garnish

For the grits:

1 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
¹⁄₂ small yellow onion, finely chopped (⅓ cup)
4 cups whole milk
1 cup stone-ground white grits
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

To a large bowl, add the flour and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
To a large heavy pot or a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of the butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until the foam subsides and the solids have lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Season the veal cutlets all over with salt and black pepper, and then dust in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Transfer half of the meat to the pot and cook until browned on one side, about 2½ minutes. Flip and continue cooking on the other side until browned, about 2 minutes more. Transfer to a plate, then add another tablespoon of butter; once melted, brown the remaining cutlets and transfer to the plate.
Add the remaining tablespoon of butter to the pot; once it has melted, stir in the bell pepper, onion, celery, leek, and garlic, scraping up any browned bits that have stuck to the bottom. Season lightly with salt and black pepper, then cover and cook until the vegetables have softened slightly, about 4 minutes. Remove the lid, then stir in the mushrooms; continue cooking, uncovered and stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, 15–20 minutes.
Stir in the stock, again scraping up the browned bits on the bottom of the pot, then increase the heat to high to bring to a boil. Add the reserved veal and the tomatoes to the pot, making sure the meat is fully submerged. Bring back to a boil and then lower the heat to maintain a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, and the sauce has thickened and coats the back of a spoon, about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare the grits: Set a medium pot over medium-high heat and add 1½ teaspoons of the butter. Once melted, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 2 minutes. Season lightly with salt and black pepper, add the milk, and bring it to a boil, stirring occasionally. Stir in the grits, bring back up to a boil, then lower the heat to maintain a simmer. Cook, stirring frequently, until the grits just begin to thicken, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover, and set aside for 10 minutes more. Stir in the remaining butter, then season to taste with salt and black pepper.
Divide the grits between 4 medium plates. Ladle over the grillades, top with sliced scallions or celery greens, and serve hot.

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Green Chile Grits

Harold Marmulstein — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:48:05 +0000

Matt Taylor-Gross

For soft, creamy, and flavorful grits, chef Harold Marmulstein of Austin’s Salty Sow cooks his low and slow, then adds a tangy purée of chiles and cilantro, which retains its bright green color from blanching in boiling water. For more, check out all of our best creamy grits and polenta recipes.

Featured in: “How to Make Green Chile Grits.”

What You Will Need

Yield: serves 10-12

Time: 2 hours 40 minutes

4 cups stone ground white corn grits, soaked overnight
4 cups whole milk
3 poblano peppers
1 bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems (about 1 cup packed)
2 sticks unsalted butter
Kosher salt

Instructions

Drain and rinse the grits in a large sieve, and then place them in an 8-qt. saucepan or Dutch oven and stir in the milk and 4 cups water. Bring the grits to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 2 hours.
Meanwhile, heat the broiler. Place the poblanos on a foil-lined baking sheet, and broil, turning as needed, until blackened on all sides, about 20 minutes. Place the peppers in a bowl, and cover with plastic wrap. Let the peppers stand for 10 minutes to steam, and then peel and discard their skins, stems, and seeds.
In a small pot of boiling water, add the cilantro, and cook until bright green, 1 minute. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water. Drain the cilantro and spread it on paper towels to dry. Scrape the cilantro into a food processor along with the peppers, and purée until smooth.
Remove the grits from heat, and stir in the poblano puree along with the butter. Season the grits with salt before serving.

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True Grits: Our Best Polenta Recipes

SAVEUR Editors — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:41:11 +0000

Matt Taylor-Gross

Despite the gritty name, polenta and grits are anything but. A good grits recipe is creamy and smooth—the epitome of simple Southern comfort. You can get ready-to-make stone-ground cornmeal for an even faster dish. The best grits recipe may be of Southern origin but across the pond in Italy, polenta encompasses the same idea of comfort in coarsely ground cornmeal. Whatever you choose to call it, this rustic dish is easy enough to make and endlessly customizable. Never have a boring breakfast again with a stellar polenta and grits recipe.

Polenta with Sausage Gravy

Polenta with Sausage Gravy (Adapted from The Talisman Italian Cook Book)

Boni’s writing had few frills, and her rustic recipes followed suit. But a seemingly simple dish of whole sausages braised in marinara has spicy-sweet, cooked-all-day flavor. Garnish with torn fresh basil or Italian parsley leaves for a bright, herbaceous finish. Get the recipe for Polenta with Sausage Gravy »

Polenta With Corn and Wild Rice

Polenta with Corn and Wild Rice

Wild rice adds a toasted nuttiness to this dish, and breaking it up in a food processor allows the rice to cook at the same rate as the polenta. Get the recipe for Polenta With Corn and Wild Rice »

Grilled Polenta with Dried Cod Mousse (Baccalà Mantecato)

Matt Taylor-Gross

This creamy codfish mousse is delicious served with char-grilled squares of polenta. Get the recipe for Grilled Polenta with Dried Cod Mousse (Baccalà Mantecato) »

Parmesan Polenta with Sausage Ragù

Italian Parmesan Polenta with Sausage Ragù

This simple, comforting dish is a great one to make for dinner parties; the ragù improves over time, so make it the day before, and reheat it just before serving. The polenta can also be made ahead, but you’ll need to whisk in a bit of water to loosen it while you warm it on the stove. Get the recipe for Parmesan Polenta with Sausage Ragù »

Green Chile Grits

Green Chili Grits

For soft, creamy, and flavorful grits, chef Harold Marmulstein of Austin’s Salty Sow cooks his low and slow, then adds a rich, spicy, bright-green purée of chiles and cilantro. Get the recipe for Green Chile Grits »

Country Ham With Red-Eye Gravy and Grits

Matt Taylor-Gross

It takes longer to determine the origin of red-eye gravy’s name than it does to make it. Some Southerners believe that the gravy takes its name from a man’s red-rimmed eyes in the morning or from the reddish hue of certain country hams. Others swear that the name comes from the red-tinted layer of fat that forms on the surface of the gravy. Get the recipe for Country Ham With Red-Eye Gravy and Grits »

Redfish on the Half Shell with Creamy Grits

Photography by Christina Holmes

Chef Justin Devillier of La Petite Grocery learned this popular Louisiana fish camp technique—cooking “on the half shell”—after moving to New Orleans from California. Grilling fish skin-side-down with its scales still attached protects the tender meat from ripping and insulates it slightly from the heat, resulting in perfectly tender flesh. Get the recipe for Redfish on the Half Shell with Creamy Grits »

Grits With Brussel Sprouts

Matt Taylor-Gross

For his take on grain bowls, Chef Aaron London of Al’s Place in San Francisco tops creamy corn grits with whatever toppings he has on hand. Here, earthy roasted brussels sprouts and chanterelle mushrooms mingle with aromatic poached quince and homemade cheese curds. Get the recipe for Grits With Brussel Sprouts »

Summer Polenta with Chimichurri and Tomatoes

Chimichurri and a tomato-onion salad are perfect for offsetting the richness of creamy polenta. Get the recipe for Summer Polenta with Chimichurri and Tomatoes »

Shrimp and Grits

André Baranowski

Like the cooks at Crook’s Corner, the celebrated restaurant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we recommend using stone-ground grits. They take more time to cook, but their flavor and texture are richer than instant grits. Get the recipe for Shrimp and Grits »

Watch a Grits Recipe: How to Make Summer Polenta

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Grits with Brussels Sprouts, Quince, and Goats’ Milk Curd

Aaron London — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:29:12 +0000

Matt Taylor-Gross

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Note: Allow at least 8 hours for the goats’ cheese curds to form.

Yield: serves 4-6

Time: 3 hours 45 minutes

²⁄₃ cup plus 1/2 cup heavy cream
²⁄₃ cup plus 1/2 cup whole milk
¹⁄₂ cup buttermilk
¹⁄₂ cup goats' milk
2 cups coarse white grits
3 ¹⁄₂ tsp. kosher salt, plus more
2 cups sugar
3 tbsp. tamari
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice, plus 1 lime
1 orange
Finely grated zest of 2 lemons, plus 1 lemon
1 chile negro, stemmed and seeded
2 quince, peeled
1 lb. small Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered
4 oz. chanterelle mushrooms
¹⁄₃ cup olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped celery
¹⁄₂ cup finely chopped fennel
¹⁄₃ cup roughly chopped fennel fronds
¹⁄₄ cup finely chopped shallots
¹⁄₂ cup rice wine vinegar
1 tbsp. sugar
2 Fresno chiles, stemmed and thinly sliced
²⁄₃ cup crème fraîche
²⁄₃ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

Instructions

Make the goats’ milk curds: In a small saucepan, combine 1⁄2 cup each cream and whole milk, plus the buttermilk and goats’ milk, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove pan from the heat and let stand for 30 minutes. Gently pour through a cheesecloth-lined sieve set over a bowl and refrigerate. Let drain for at least 8 hours or overnight.
Make the grits: In a large saucepan, bring 10 cups water to a boil. Whisk in the grits and 2 teaspoons salt. Reduce the heat to maintain a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the grits are tender, about 2 hours, and keep warm.
Meanwhile, poach the quince: In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar with the tamari, lime juice, and 2 cups water. Using a vegetable peeler, remove the peel from the lime, orange, and lemon in strips and stir into the pan along with the chile negro. Bring to a boil and cook for 15 minutes. Pour the liquid through a fine sieve into another saucepan and add the quince. Return to a boil and cook until the quince are very tender, about 2 hours. Transfer the quince to a cutting board, remove and discard the cores, and chop the flesh into 1⁄4-inch pieces.
Heat the oven to 325°. On a baking sheet, toss the Brussels sprouts and mushrooms with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper and roast, tossing occasionally, until crisp and golden brown, about 30 minutes. Transfer the sheet to a rack and let cool.
Toss the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil with the celery, fennel, fennel fronds, and shallots along with the Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, and quince.
In a small saucepan, simmer the remaining 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt, the vinegar, and sugar, stirring, until dissolved. Pour the hot vinegar into a small bowl, stir in the Fresno chiles, and let stand for 1 hour.
When the grits are tender, stir the remaining 2⁄3 cup each cream and whole milk into the grits along with the crème fraîche and Parmigiano. Divide the grits among serving bowls and top each with the Brussels sprouts salad. Sprinkle the salad with the pickled chiles and top with a dollop of the goats’ milk curd before serving.

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Redfish “on the Half Shell” with Creamy Grits

Justin Devillier — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:15:58 +0000

Photography by Christina Holmes

Featured in: The Hunter’s Table

Yield: serves 8

Time: 1 hour 45 minutes

2 bunches scallions (9 oz.), green and white parts separated
3 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2 ¹⁄₂ tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 ¹⁄₂ tbsp. colatura di alici (anchovy syrup)
2 cloves garlic, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups whole milk
4 cups water
1 ¹⁄₂ cups coarse-ground grits (not instant)
8 redfish or red snapper fillets, with skin and scales still attached (8 to 10 oz. each)

Instructions

Light a grill and set it up for direct and indirect grilling. On a cutting board, thinly slice the scallion greens and place in a bowl. Place the scallion whites over direct heat on the grill and cook, turning, until charred and soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer the whites to the board and let cool completely. Finely chop the whites and add to the bowl with the greens along with 2 sticks butter, the lemon juice, colatura di alici, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper and mix the scallion butter until evenly combined.
In a large saucepan, combine the milk and water and bring to a boil. While whisking, slowly pour the grits into the milk and cook, stirring constantly, until the grits are tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Stir in the remaining stick of butter, season with salt, and remove the pan from the heat.
Season the redfish with salt and pepper and place over direct heat on the grill, skin side down, and cook for 3 minutes. Without flipping, move the fillets to indirect heat and brush each with 2 tablespoons of the scallion butter. Close the grill and cook the fillets until cooked through, about 10 minutes. To serve, scrape the grits into a serving bowl, remove the skin from each fillet, and serve the fish alongside the grits.

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A New Southern Dinner Party

Organic — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:21:51 +0000

Caramel Cake

Buttery layer cake draped in caramel fudge, with its over-the-top grandeur and unapologetic sweetness, is a Southern classic.

The Menu

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The cabbage and collards will keep happily for a day in the refrigerator. Make them the night before, store in the fridge in an airtight container, and then reheat gently on the stove right before serving.
Get your baking done ahead of time. Bake both the caramel cake and corn bread a day in advance, and store in an airtight container at room temperature. If you’d like to serve your cornbread warm, place it whole on a baking sheet or wrapped in aluminum foil in a 350º oven for 5-10 minutes.
The trick to silky-smooth grits is constant whisking. Don’t skimp on the effort, or lumps will develop; your vigilance will pay off.

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Shrimp and Grits

Organic — Tue, 06 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

Coarse stone-ground grits lend texture and robust flavor to a classic, cheesy dish with sweet shrimp and smoky bacon. Get the recipe for Shrimp and Grits ». André Baranowski

Like the cooks at Crook’s Corner, the celebrated restaurant in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we recommend using stone-ground grits for this shrimp and grits recipe. They take more time to cook, but their flavor and texture are richer than instant grits. For quicker cooking, let the grits soak in water in the refrigerator overnight.

What You Will Need

Yield: serves 4

1 cup white or yellow stone-ground grits
³⁄₄ cup grated cheddar
¹⁄₄ cup parmesan
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
Kosher salt
2 tbsp. canola oil
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 lb. medium shrimp (about 30), peeled
Freshly ground black pepper
6 button mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ cup chicken broth
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, plus 4 lemon wedges
¹⁄₂ tsp. hot sauce, preferably Tabasco
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Instructions

In a 2-qt. saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and whisk in grits. Cook, whisking frequently, until grits are tender and creamy, 30–40 minutes. (Whisk in more water for thinner grits.) Whisk in cheddar, parmesan, and 1 tbsp. butter and season with salt; cover and set aside.
Heat oil in a 12″ skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel–lined plate; set aside. Reserve cooking fat in skillet.
Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Over medium-high heat, add shrimp to skillet and cook, turning once, until bright pink, about 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a plate with a slotted spoon. Lower heat to medium; add mushrooms to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until golden, 1 minute. Raise heat to high, add chicken broth, and scrape bottom of skillet with a wooden spoon. Cook until broth reduces by half, 3 minutes. Return shrimp to skillet along with the lemon juice, remaining butter, and hot sauce and cook, stirring frequently, until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Divide grits between 4 bowls; top each with shrimp and its sauce. Garnish each bowl with bacon, scallions, and lemon wedges.

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Basic Grits

Organic — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:27:58 +0000

A basic recipe for this southern staple.

Yield: serves 4-6

1 cup stone-ground grits
Salt
2 Tbsp. butter

Instructions

Put grits into a medium bowl, cover with cold water, and stir until chaff floats to the surface. Skim off chaff, then drain grits in a fine mesh strainer and set aside.
Bring 5 cups water to a boil in a medium enameled cast-iron or other heavy-bottomed pot over high heat. Stir in grits and 1⁄2 tsp. salt. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook grits, stirring often to prevent a skin from forming on surface and to keep them from sticking to the bottom of the pot, until soft and creamy, 1 1⁄2-2 hours. Add 1⁄4–1⁄2 cup water as needed during cooking if grits become too dry. Stir in butter and season to taste with salt.

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Sausages and Gravy with Stone-Ground Grits

Organic — Mon, 18 Mar 2019 22:38:51 +0000

This recipe calls for poaching the sausages in a little water, boiling it down until it evaporates. The sausages then “scorch” in the pot in their own fat, creating browned bits that stick to the bottom, the base for a dark, rich gravy.

Yield: serves 4

Ingredients

FOR THE GRITS:

2 cups (about 3⁄4 lb.) old-fashioned white stone-ground grits
Salt
¹⁄₄ cup butter
Freshly ground black pepper
Tabasco

FOR THE SAUSAGES AND GRAVY:

8 fresh pork sausages (about 2 lbs.), pricked all over with a fork
2 ribs celery, finely chopped
1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₂ green bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

For the grits: Bring 10 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Stir in the grits and 1 tbsp. salt and return to a boil while stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until grits are softened and very thick, about 1 hour. Stir in butter and season with salt, pepper, and Tabasco to taste. Cover grits and keep warm.
Meanwhile, make the sausages and gravy. Arrange the sausages in a single layer in the bottom of a large wide pot and cover with 1⁄2 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until water has evaporated and sausages have begun to brown in their own fat, about 15 minutes. Continue browning the sausages, turning occasionally, until deep golden brown on all sides, about 25 minutes more.
Transfer the sausages to a plate with tongs. Add celery, onions, peppers, and salt and pepper to the pot and cook, stirring and scraping up the browned bits, until deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Return sausages to pot along with 2 cups water, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until vegetables are soft and liquid has reduced to a slightly thickened gravy, 16–18 minutes. Divide the sausages (with their gravy) and grits between 4 plates. Serve with Tabasco on the side.

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