Old Fashioned Slow Cooked Grits By Microwave Recipes

BASIC OLD-FASHIONED GRITS

Steps:

• Combine 4 cups water and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Gradually add the grits, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon, until tender, about 20 minutes. If the grits seem too thick, thin with water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time.
• Stir in the butter and season with pepper. Remove from the heat and cover to keep warm.

OLD FASHIONED SLOW COOKED GRITS BY MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Place grits in a small bowl.
• Cover with water.
• Stir well to allow chaff to float to the surface.
• Slowly pour off water to drain off chaff.
• Repeat, drain well.
• Place cleaned grits in a 2-quart casserole dish with 5 cups water and 1/2 tsp salt;
• mix well.
• DO NOT COVER DISH!
• Place dish in microwave set on high.
• Cook for 15 minute.
• Remove, stir well.
• Repeat previous step.
• Repeat previous step again.
• Remove.
• Stir in butter until melted and grits are smooth and creamy.

SLOW-COOKER GRITS

Steps:

• Combine the first 6 ingredients in a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until liquid is absorbed and grits are tender, 2-1/2 - 3 hours, stirring every 45 minutes. Stir in cheeses until melted. Serve immediately.