Grits

Directions

1. 1

   3 cups water 1 1/2 cups grits -- white (not instant) 1 tablespoon salt Heat the water to boiling in a large saucepan over medium heat

2. 2

   Pour in the grits very gradually, stirring the whole time to prevent lumps

3. 3

   Add the salt, reduce the heat to low (one or two bubbles should rise to the top at a time), and cook, stirring constantly, until tender, abo

4. 4

   Grits should be as thick as oatmeal, not runny or stiff

5. 5

   If the grits get too thick toward the end of the cooking time, stir in a little hot water

6. 6

   Serve hot.