Grits Brand Recommendation

[ScottyC13]

Let me start by saying I like grits, which may sound odd for a half Italian New Englander. I like polenta too, but they are different. When my wife and I visited Savanna, Beaufort and Charleston a few years back, I think I had Shrimp & Grits every day.

In the Boston area, all the stores seem to only stock Quaker Old Fashion Grits. My wife and I like to make Shrimp & Grits and want to find a different brand to try. This brand doesn’t seem to come out as creamy as the recipes we had down there and we’ve tried a few recipe variations with milk, chicken stock in addition to just water. I’ve read up on yellow vs. white corn and understand there are differences.

I welcome your input on this culinary adventure.

[Texas Larry]

I really enjoy Palmetto Farms white stone ground grits. Been using them for years.
Palmetto Farms, Grits Stone Ground White, 32 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009HHNUUE...ing=UTF8&psc=1
They also have very good yellow stone ground grits, excellent for polenta.

[ScottyC13]

Thanks. I saw those on Amazon. I will give them a look.

[Pobeque]

I've used Anson Mills in the past in restaurants I've worked in. Definitely recommend

https://ansonmills.com/products/8

[latenight71]

I like Magic Grits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9AqbDtSFNU

[ScottyC13]

Do the laws of physics cease to exit on your stove?

[Donw]

Geechie Boy, https://geechieboymill.com They are changing their name to Marsh Hen. Great for shrimp and grits.

[Old Glory]

My Dad went to school down south. He loved grits and always made the Quaker brand. They were pretty good.

Boiled peanuts was another southern treat he liked...nasty nasty business.

[johnec00]

We like these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Also, try adding some smoked sausage to the shrimp and grits for a different flavor profile.

[ScottyC13]

Thanks. We’ve done Andouille sausage and chourico. Great tip!

[fzxdoc]

Charleston Favorites Stone Ground Grits:



Kathryn

[ScottyC13]

fzxdoc

Is there a taste difference between the yellow and white?

[fzxdoc]

ScottyC13 , I think that yellow grits taste a bit more "corn-y", and white is milder. Our family prefers yellow for breakfast and white for Shrimp and Grits, for example.

K.

[ScottyC13]

Thanks!

[bbqLuv]

There is a Bob's Red Mill here in Portland OR.
High-end stoned ground.