Welcome to our series sharing Food Holidays: September 2nd, 2022. Today were celebrating Grits and Bacon. If David knew this he would be wanting to go Grocery Shopping to pick up both for dinner since he was working during breakfast. Which I can always eat Bacon but I will pass on Grits. How about you?
National “Grits for Breakfast” Day
- Grits which sometimes are called Sofkee or Sofkey from the Muskogee word are a food of Native American origin common in the Southern United States. Grits are mainly eaten at breakfast.
- Grits consist of coarsely ground Corn, or sometimes Alkali-treated Corn ie Hominy.
- Grits are similar to other thick maize-based Porridges from around the World, including Polenta, or the thinner Farina.
- Grits are usually prepared by adding one part Grits to two-to-three parts boiling Water, Seasoned with Salt or Sugar and Butter.
- Grits are usually cooked for 5–10 minutes for “quick” Grits or 20 or more minutes for Whole Kernel Grits, or until the Water is absorbed and the Grits become a Porridge-like consistency.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates