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Fried Hominy Grits

Native American Indian Recipes

Recipes adapted from Native Harvest by Barrie Kavasch

Fried Hominy Grits

Served as a breakfast cake

1 recipe of hominy grits, cooked
1/3 cup oil or bacon fat

Press grits into 8 greased custard cups or another container approximately 3 inches in diameter. Chill at least 2 hours (best overnight). Unmold and slice into 1/2 inch thick rounds. Heat oil and brown grits for 8 minutes on each side. Serve hot, plain or top with maple syrup. 8 servings.

 

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Did You Know?
In the summer of 1831 Lieutenant Jefferson Davis — later Secretary of War and President of the Confederate States of America — superintended work at a U.S. Army sawmill now located within the "Heritage Addition" of Effigy Mounds National Monument.
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