Old Fashioned Slow Cooked Grits by Microwave

Pierre Dance's Note:

This produces smooth, lump free Grits without standing there stirring while they cook. The basis of this dish was Chia's recipe #57733. I just redesigned it for Old Fashioned Grits. My thanx for pointing me in the right direction.

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 5 cups water
• 1 cup real grits (NOT QUICK COOKING)
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

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