Fried Grits With Ham And Mayo Recipe

Name: Fried Grits With Ham And Mayo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; Juice of 1/2 lemon; 1 cup grapeseed oil, more for frying; 2 teaspoons bourbon; 1 teaspoon salt, more for mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more for mayonnaise; 2 cups milk; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco; 1 cup coarse corn grits; All-purpose flour, as needed; Sliced country ham, torn into thin slivers, for serving

Servings: persons

1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 cup grapeseed oil, more for frying
2 teaspoons bourbon
1 teaspoon salt, more for mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, more for mayonnaise
2 cups milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1 cup coarse corn grits
All-purpose flour, as needed
Sliced country ham, torn into thin slivers, for serving

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To make the mayonnaise: In a small bowl, whisk together egg yolk, mustard and lemon juice. Whisking constantly, drizzle in 1 cup grapeseed oil in a slow, steady stream until emulsified and fluffy. Whisk in the bourbon and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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To make the grits: In a medium pot over medium-high heat, combine milk, 2 cups water, butter, hot sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil; slowly whisk in grits and lower heat to a simmer. Cook until grits are very tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
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Spread the hot grits evenly into a 9-inch baking pan (the grits should be about 1 inch in thickness). Cool completely and cut into 1-inch squares. Toss each square lightly with flour.
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Fill a large skillet with 1/2-inch grapeseed oil and place over medium heat. You will know oil is hot enough if a drop of water splashed into the pan sizzles. Fry the grits squares until golden and crisp all over, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel. Serve each topped with a sliver of country ham and a dollop of mayonnaise.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large egg yolk, at room temperature, 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, Juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 cup grapeseed oil, more for frying, and more.

Yes, Fried Grits With Ham And Mayo falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fried Grits With Ham And Mayo

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