Stone-Ground Buttermilk Grits 🌽

Method

1. 1

   Bring the water with salt to a rolling boil in a heavy pot.

2. 2

   Stream in the grits while whisking; return to a bare simmer.

3. 3

   Cover partly and cook 20–25 minutes, stirring often, until the grains are tender and the mixture thickens.

4. 4

   Stir in the buttermilk and cook 5 minutes more.

5. 5

   Off the heat, beat in the cold butter until glossy; season with pepper.

6. 6

   Serve at once, plain or piled with shrimp, ham or cheddar.