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the butter into the water in a heavy-bottomed
saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir in the grits,
return to a boil, and reduce the heat, allowing
the grits to cook at a low boil for 10 minutes or
so, until the grits are very thick and have
absorbed most of the water, stirring occasionally
to prevent the grits from sticking. Add about ½ cup of the
milk or cream to the pot and turn down the heat,
allowing the grits to simmer for another 10
minutes or so. As the liquid evaporates or is
absorbed, add more cream or milk, cooking the
grits until the desired consistency is reached, a
total cooking time of at least an hour. The grits
should be piping hot when served, slightly soupy
but full-bodied enough that they do not run on
the plate.
Serves 2 to 4.
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