Grits

Directions

1. 1
   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, about 10 minutes.
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.