RECIPES
Charleston Grit Cake
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PREP/COOK TIME
45 mins - 1 hour
DIFFICULTY
SERVINGS
Ingredients:
1 cup Rock House Farm Stone Ground Grits
1/4 cup butter
4 oz. (approximately 4 slices) Farmview Market Housemade Bacon, 1/4" diced
3/4 cup onions, small diced
1 cup shredded Andrew & Everett Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 cup scallions
Directions:
- Combine grits and 2 ½ cups water in medium saucepan. Let grits stand 8 -10 minutes.
- Skim kernels from the top then bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce to a simmer for approximately 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add butter and simmer 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a sauté pan, cook the pork on medium heat until crispy.
- Add onion and cook 5 more minutes.
- Drain and safely discard the bacon grease.
- Add bacon and onion mixture to the hot grits.
- Add cheese and scallions, mix thoroughly.
- Spread grits out in a 2 quart casserole dish and cool in the fridge (preferably overnight).
- Once cooled, remove from dish and cut desired shape and place on a baking pan.
- Reheat in the oven 12-15 minutes at 350F.