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Fried Grits and Ham

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Recipe for fried grits with ham. Grits are layered with good country ham, chilled, then cut and fried.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup grits
  • 8 ounces country ham or other ham, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons butter

Preparation:

Bring the water and half of the salt to a boil and stir in the grits. Cover and return to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until thickened.

Pour half the grits into a buttered loaf pan. Sprinkle with the finely chopped ham then cover with the remaining grits. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, or overnight.

Mix the flour with the pepper and remaining salt. Lightly beat the eggs.

Slice the cold grits and ham into 8 to 12 slices. Dip each slice into flour mixture, then dip in the eggs, and back into the flour mixture.

Heat oil and butter in a large skillet; when hot, cook the grits slices, a few at a time, browning well on each side. Add more oil and butter to the pan as necessary.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Serves 8.

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needs resurchApril 16, 2009By doho
"Being an old farm boy from down south fried grits were one omy favorite morning meals. Unfortunatly I could not remember how it was made and mother is no longer with is. I followed the reciepe to the letter accept when I went to slice it up for beakfast the two layers of grits separated and left the shopped hame falling all over the place and creating a mess."

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