[insert swear word here] I took photos of Polenta Facile for colleenmomof2, but I don't know

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marilynfl

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how to order the darn photos. These grits are cooked in a glass bowl sitting inside a pot of simmering water with a plate for a lid (my version of a double boiler) and you do nothing, absolutely nothing, but stir it 4 times...once every 30 minutes. I've attached the Photobucket link, but the images are all cattywampus and out of order. And I was SO PATIENT TAKING THOSE PHOTOS!

There are nine photos in all:

1. adding grits to water over double boiler

2. "plate" lid

3. Zero time

4. 30 minutes elapsed

5. 60 minutes elapsed

6. 90 minutes elapsed

7. 2 hours elapsed >> DONE! (has silicon spatula)

8. A dribble of heavy cream was stirred in

9. Served it with fresh okra, tomatoes, fresh corn, onions and a bit o'bacon.

If anyone can figure out how to arrange them so they can be viewed LOGICALLY in a slideshow, have at it.

1 Cup stone-ground grits

4 Cups water

1.5 teaspoons salt

Cook in double boiler --with the bottom of the top section TOUCHING the simmering water--over low heat for 2 hours, stirring once every 30 minutes. Use a timer to remind you to stir.

http://s56.photobucket.com/user/Finer_Kitchens/2015%20Marilyn%20Polenta%20Facile/story

 
The best part about Crescent's polenta recipe is that you can cook it in the oven. "Why would

anyone want to stir polenta for 2 hours?!"

 
ah, I would, since every other attempt at grits has been mediocre at best. I'll give Crescent's

method a try after I score more stone-ground grits.

 
May I just ask what troubles you about grits? It is 4:1 ratio, and just

cook them--white or yellow. If they get too thick, just add more liquid. Don't forget about BiLo--those are really good grits. ;o)
To me grits/polenta in the oven is just too much work. And who stirs polenta for 2 hours!! ;o)

 
Never had any luck cooking them on stovetop over direct heat. This method works perfectly

for me and I have no problem setting a timer to stir a pot once every 30 minutes while watching a movie. Not for perfect results like I've been getting.

 
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