Grits are a porridge made from boiled cornmeal. hominy grits are a type of grits made from hominy – corn that has been treated with an alkali in a process called nixtamalization, with the pericarp (ovary wall) removed. grits are often served with flavorings as a breakfast dish. grits can be either savory or sweet, with savory seasonings being more common. grits are similar to other thick maize-based porridges from around the world, such as polenta and mieliepap. the dish originated in the southern united states but is now available nationwide. grits are often part of a dinner entrée shrimp and grits, served primarily in the south.in the charleston, south carolina, area, cooked hominy gri...

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