Cooking Grits | Wash Yo' Grits | Breakfast Time 

been eating grits all my life, never seen anyone wash them before being cooked. I'll have to try it. I like mixing fried eggs and crumpled up crispy bacon in my grits.

Ok now I've seen it all....The Brown speck are from the corn being grounded (THEY ARE NOT BUGS) the only thing the washing is doing is removing starch🤦🏾‍♀️

OMG, thank you for posting this. It had been years, and my grandmother passed before I turned 16, but I remember her washing her beans, rice, grits, and lentils. People have been telling me I'm wasting water & time. Thank you for the vindication!

I started washing my grits last year. Baby! They ain't the same! They are much whiter and taste even more delicious!❤ I even let them soak a bit. It's tedious, but it's a real game changer! Plus, your grits cook a bit faster ❤

Actually washing them makes perfect sense seeing how the FDA doesn’t care about using chemicals on our food. Even rice can has arsenic on it. Rinsing is sooooo smart! Happy to meet you and learn from your cooking styles! ♥️

Never in life have I ever washed grits! It makes as much sense to me as washing corn meal, oat meal or flour! The only thing you are washing off is starch! The water becomes clear because the surface starches have been washed away.

I learned this from a caregiver of a patient of mine. I commented that I didn’t like grits and she asked me if I washed them? I told her I had never heard of that. She proceeded to give me a hands-on cooking lesson on grits and I’ve loved them ever since. It makes all the difference in the world!!! 🌽 ❤️

I totally agree! That’s why I don’t eat when I go to reunions, or other peoples house. My hubby said we must be twins, cause I say “wash your hands if you coming in my kitchen!!!” I can’t stand a nasty kitchen or someone nasty in my kitchen. I throughly clean my kitchen 4 times a day(after every meal I cook).

I grew up without grits. I moved to Memphis, TN in 1979. I became a cooking machine ever since. I make shrimp and cheese grits with green onion(season with some Tony's seasoning.) Something good always goes down here. I wash my rice too, such a difference 😊

I just started watching your videos today, and I said to myself that you and I are kindred spirits in the kitchen. This video confirms it. I've been washing my grits for over 30 years thanks to my precious mother-in-law. It really makes a difference in the texture, plus I just like the satisfaction of having cleaned them as much as possible before cooking them.

Grits are made from dried corn and that’s why there are specks in them.

I wash my rice and that washes away the excess starch. Never thought about washing grits. I'll have to give it a try next time.

For years I have cooked grits But never washed them But looking at you wash grits Made me think It makes sense because I wash Rice. Thank you ❤

I love your cleanliness and style of cooking ma'am! I'd love to cook with you in the kitchen. I'd learn a lot! And I agree! The nerves of folk not washing their hands before cooking and using bathroom

This rinsing thing comes from yester year when grits came straight from the mill. Those black specks are part of the grit and no harm.

Wow .. My goodness I'm in my fifty's and never have I known to wash our grits , I believe that I will start doing it too . Your dudes loves you and loves your cooking , one happy family you have there ma'am . Many blessings be with you and yours as you go . 🙏🏻 ♥️ ♥️ ♥️ 🙏🏻

Thank God for a family that can smile, laugh, and share a meal 🥰God Bless.

You just showed me something new. I'm a germaphobe and wash and clean everything. I rinse all of my grains before cooking them but always thought those dark spots were part of the grits. You've now slowed down my grits cooking process astronomically! Lol I won't be able to cook them without getting rid of every spec in there. It's not good for OCD people to see something that might not be clean. Thanks a lot! 😁

Yes ma’am! I always rinse my rice, beans, grits, etc before cooking. And I freeze any cornmeal or flour at minimum overnight when I first get it. I do like to add half water/half milk or cream and loads of butter into my grits (just like my Daddy did). Then I just let them cook low and slow…my Daddy always used to tell me longer when I’d try to take them off the stove! The longer they cook down the creamier they get. So delicious with over medium fried eggs mixed into them. There is no better breakfast!

Being from Florida I was always told by my grandma, mom and aunts that grits should always be wash before prepared! They use tell us “ wash your grits you don’t want to swallow a weaver” 😂 so hay! I been washing grits since. I don’t got time for swallowing no weaver, wever or whatever it’s call😂🤣😂

I started washing my grits about a month ago; you are absolutely right about the difference; I thought I was the only one in the world that did this. Thank you. I’m creative and particular just like you!

I always wash my grits learned it from my mother she is from the south and always always wash your hands before you touch anything in the kitchen 😁

Just came across this video and would always hear ppl talk about wash grits on FB and I tried it and there was no more grits left so thank you for this tutorial

Thank you. You are right. Cleaness is the key. Whatever your task is. My family says I have "Over Clean Syndrome". I have been like that all my life. My hands are probably using a lot of Vaseline to keep them from getting dry, from washing my hands all the time I touch something. I love your video. Love a clean person. Even when cooking. Like Pattie Labelle have always said "a good cook is a clean cook". I will definitely be watching more.😁💜✌🏾

Well I’ll be! My Mama never washed hers, so I didn’t. I’ll never cook grits again though without washing them. I saw the water getting clearer and clearer as you washed the grits. That is important, as well as getting most of the black things out. Thank you so much for that. I’m 70 and just learned a new trick! I loved hearing you say, “Wash your hands!” My Dad never let me enter the kitchen without asking, “Did you wash your hands?” He did it so much, it was like a joke. I would never enter the kitchen without doing that. My pet peeve is not changing out the hand towels. They must be changed out every day. If they are used a lot, twice a day. Some people never change them out but every few days. That is nasty. It’s the same with the dish cloth. Get a new one every day, and don’t let it stay in the bottom of the sink either. Anyway, I loved you saying to wash your hands, and the Dudes were adorable.

Hi Mrs. Donna. I did my grits like you suggested this morning and they came out very good and clean. They did look nice and pretty. Thanks for sharing. 😊🌟💐❤

Thank you for all the tips. The food looks delicious. Enjoy.

Such cute family ...love washing the grits ..yes

Just learned this year to wash my grits. Made such a big difference. Thank you for sharing.

I decided to wash my grits this morning for breakfast... Thanks so much Mrs Donna for the info... I will start washing my grits for sure now.

love I your for the tip about washing the grits. Thank you and I will my wash my hands more . Breaksfast looks great. You have amazing patience that one reason you are a great cook.

When I learned to cook grits from my mom, she taught me that all stuff that flow to the top is trash. I had to wash it until the water in the pot is clear and clean. My mom did not play when it comes to cleaning and cooking grits. She is from the South okay!

Thank you for sharing. I'm Hispanic and always wash my rice, but I never knew grits needed to be washed as well. Thank you so much for letting me know ❤⚘⚘

Hello Mrs Donna, here it is almost 3 years later and I am seeing this video again. Yes I am still washing my grits and they taste so much better and I don’t feel weird after I eat them. Now taking about those nasty hands. I started thinking about the folks in the restaurant they are not washing them, nasty hands and even if they wash them they use their hands to sample and taste the food. you use spoons but they are not on camera so they’re not doing that so that’s why it’s important to fix your food and eat at home. Thank you for sharing. ❤

Hello from northern New Brunswick Canada! I just came across this video , then watched a couple of other ones. I love how you cook and I love your entire family! I have just subscribed to your channel. I look forward to more videos to make me smile and forget all of my troubles for a while.❤️

Hi there I had to return to this video and to let you know if I could I would give you a big hug. I never knew I needed to wash grits. I’ve only cooked them maybe five times in my life but I love them and eat them out and about, anyway, I washed those grits took my time and removed all of the little dark things that I could and can I tell you I have never made more creamy beautiful grits. I enjoyed my breakfast this morning humming thank you thank you. I hope you read this message you changed my grit, loving cooking technique. Thank you again.

Hello Mrs.Donna, I'm making these grits this morning for my husband and I. thank you so much for sharing these wonderful recipes as ALWAYS 🤗

I been making grits my whole life and never knew washing grits made such a major deal! I'm a home care aid and I washed them and my client ate the whole pot!

Washing grits changed my life when I first heard about it. I used to sit there getting popped trying to pick all the specks out from the pot.😂 The faces dude #1 and #2 were making had me snorting.😩🤣 Love this!

I love your cooking very much. Your DUDE #1 keeps me laughing 😃 all the time. Many Blessings to your family. Keep up the good work. 👍

Washing rice washes out vitamins, perhaps on grits too. I never heard of this. I cook my grits with a splash of milk too.

You are THE first person I've seen on RU-vid to wash grits! My mama does the same, and so will I (whenever I get the courage to attempt to cook them again)

I always wash my rice and toast it slightly before cooking. Grits should be too, for the same reason, I just never thought about it. The specs drive me crazy and I would try to pick them out while cooking. Thanks for teaching this!

You know what? I have always cleaned my grits, the process was passed down by my Great Grandmother to the ladies in my family.. never ever seen this done till i ran across your YT.. I cant eat grits outside my home due to the black specks in them.. Good to know I'm not the only one extra conscious about cleaning "EVERYTHING "🤣.. Thank you and God Bless MJ

Yes, I rinse my grits too. Enjoying your videos 😊

I have always washed my grits and my rice. That's how my mama raised us. I'm like dude #1, I want cheese in my grits. I need to try that brioche bread for my french toast. That looked so good.

I’m going to try this recipe for grits and the French toast OMG 😱 It looks so good girl. I wish I could just come over there and eat 😁 because I’m lazy and don’t feel like cooking and you have good clean hands 🤗😉❤️

Who knew about washing grits? I didnt,,makes sense, you wash White Rice, Brown Rice, got it❣️💯❤

I have been cooking grits just about all my life and I never heard that before about washing grits. Well I did it and you’re right they do need to be washed. I’ve been washing them since I even got my sister doing it!!💕

Subscribed just from the intro alone 😆. This is how I was taught from a child...wash hands, grits and rice LOL thank you.

I'm excited to try this technique........thanks for sharing!

Hi Donna, that's a southern thing my grandma washed everything before she cooked, great video.

Your family is too funny and precious at the end! Loved the video, imma start washing my grits.

I started washing my grits too my daughter introduced it to me say she saw it on RU-vid so here i am and shen i washed rhose grits and saw all the gunk that came off of them yes gunk... Lol i lost my appetite didn't even want to eat them any more but i will never in my life eat grits sgsin unless i wash them lol... Great video ❤❤

With big industry packaging, I think you're smart to wash your grits. Great idea!

Never washed grits but I'll try it. I boil the water 1st. Then add grits slowly while stirring. Turn them down and add butter when almost done. Cook for 25-30 mins stirring occasionally. Comes out creamy and delicious. 😋

Yessss.. I wash my grits too honey, it makes them taste so much better. Omg I thought I was the only one.

Beautiful family...Queen with her King and Prince...love the funny faces, they keep you laughing...

I saw someone on Facebook say they heard of people washing grits and I googled it. My dad used to pick the black specks out . Now I'm gonna have to wash mine. They are so creamy and white after you wash them. But when you said, "You a special kind of nasty" Yes, yes! Wash yo hands!!!!

Lol lmao 🤔🤔 I have never wash my grits. But you learn something new every day.

Hey Ms Donna! I just had some Grits while I was watching another one of your breakfast Videos. I will start washing my Grits. I learn a little from y'all & I'm still watching older Videos trying to play catch up. You 2 Rock! God Bless, Love & Keep Y'all. Juana

Wow, never heard of washing grits or cooking them longer...but boy...they are sooo much better! Thank you for that information😊

Hey there Miss Donna, I Thank You, for sharing that washing your grits "Tip" with us! Trying it!

And also clean that Chicken 🐔 😋 👌

I'm 65 and have been washing my grits since I was 10 years old. I start just like you. Wash, add cold water, boil and skim the top. Then turn down the heat stir in salt, BUTTER. I also like pepper. They never come out lumpy and there's less starch. Better for you too. Do the same with rice.

Awe I love the joy in your home ! Tell dude #1 and #2 we said heyyyyy!

you got dude1 and dude 2 happily spoiled, love it! they love ou momma, and i know they look forward to their meals with you, that shows how close you guys are, it was funny the way they were making faces. happy faces.

Catching up on videos I missed...I'll start washing my grits...in my family, I'm the grits cooker...my extra hack for cheese lovers is adding a bit of cream cheese, butter, and Velveeta at the end. Yours Truly, a devoted subscriber.

As a child I remember my Aunt washing grits, rice and dried beans.

Your two dudes are awesome pair.much love in your family!! Breakfast was on fire !!! Thank you again ,so happy I found your channel !!🍞🧀🍅🍓🍊😇🤗😊

Hello Mrs. Donna. My grits taste better since I started washing my grits. When I cook up the bag of grits that I have now, I’m going to try the grits you cook now. Thank for sharing!

Luv u guys. You're so cute! I'm a white Yank and lived in the South for several years. Got to eating grits and loved them but only if they're cooked right. So thanks for yr video as I'm back home in Michigan. Bless you and yours.🥰👍

Thank you for sharing this with us Ms Donna. I wash my rice the same way. It matters a lot with everything going on today. Have a bless day. 🤗💕💕💐

Thank you for hand washing talk. Great job for educating cleanliness.

Dearest Donna ....You are a amazing person to watch. I've never done well in cooking grits. Thanks! Also I love your new short hair due. It looks very nice. Yes, no need to for funny faces when a natural look is the best

So glad your video was in my recommendations. Thank you. Embarrassing to say, I never washed grits but will now. It is 6:48am here in New York I’m leaving soon for work but had to finish watching your video.

I have never heard of this but will try it the next time I make grits. You have a beautiful family!! I love watching y'all together. :)

Hello Mrs. Lady, You are to be very admired, you're professional and a very clean person. I do things in my kitchen the same way. God Bless you for your advice I really appreciate it. Thank you, Continue to cook healthy. Ms. Queen

I know that’s right. My Mother always washed her grits and I do too. When other people saw me wash grits they tripped out and was telling any and everyone asking them had they ever heard of anybody who wash grits. Yep that’s also how I wash mine.My Mother was the only person I have ever seen wash grits until now seeing you do the same.🙏🏽❤️

Growing up our parents never washed grits and they were always delicious! But this generation everything Foods,etc is not like it use to be back in the day in the year 70s and before , But for me as if today year 2000, yes I have to wash those grits. I have to wash my grits like 5 or 6 times or more until I am content and try to pick out as much specks as I can. And I cook my grits about 45 minutes to an hour, because I use Old Fashion Quaker Grits. And I like them creamy medium, meaning not watery and not dry, but creamy😁👍💕💕💕💕

Lady Donna, you are SO right! Never understand how people can use the bathroom, then leave without washing their hands. Anyhoo... I "wash" my grits, too. I don't measure them (I just "eyeball" them), but I do wash them. I don't like those specks. When my momma taught me to fix them, the goal was to avoid getting popped by them while they were boiling. She didn't turn them down by much at all! 😂 She cooked them with the lid off to avoid their running over.

When we were growing up our grandparents and parents did not wash grits,and I tell you what, they were delicious! 😁😁😁💝✌🏾 I always thought the specks were bugs, but I learned it is not. But I wash my grits now.😁

Thanks for this information about washing my grits before cooking! Didn’t know 🤗

I love you and your family you guys are so sweet and silly ❤️I love watching your videos your awesome 👏🏽

I have never heard of washing grits, but it makes sense. I wash my rice, my quinoa, grains, etc. I hardly cook grits, but will definitely be washing them bad boys the next time I do. TFS

Okay now this is a first for me and I'm an older gal (52) hummm interesting idk how to feel about it though lol, gone try it and see if it taste different

That's smart, never thought of doing that. I like grits on scramble eggs. Another good tip, warming up the syrup.

I just want to say I watch you and your family on here and love you and your videos!! I also love when you always say "WASH YOUR HANDS".. That is one of my biggest things I'm always saying wash your hands!! Lol..✋ Especially after going the bathroom 😂.. But always wash them hands when your cooking cuz thats just NASTY if you don't. Keep on cooking you always bring a smile to my face and good meals to my table.😉❤🥰

Wash grits this new I'm a great cook came from great cooks I Never heard of washing grits you wash yours mines been fine for me and mines

😬The dislikes... Is exactly Who's food y'all should stay away from! Don't eat their food folks 💯 they dirty and don't be washing their hands!! 😏And thanks Ma'am for showing how to wash grit's, my family is super clean and that's how my grandmother raised all 8 of her children and my Mom is the oldest and this is how she is 💯 and her food was absolutely the best ever!! She had a stroke a year ago now and I now cook for my 70yr old Mom because she can't do it any longer for herself due to the stroke affecting her right side of body.... But I just love doing it so much for her, my parents took great care of me so Im all here for it and taking care of them is a blessing💯💯❤️👍!! But I can't wait to show my Mom that I'm washing the grit's😉👏!! I Only like salt and butter in my grit's I also put just a dusting of onion powder in my salted water as it is boiling.... not heavy at all... it really sets them grit's off💯💯!! And when people eat them they say it's so delicious and they can't figure out why it taste so much better than theirs!! 🤭I be like well you need to learn how to cook your grit's lol 😉Trust me try it!! Gods blessings great video 👍

I squeeze off a little cooter juice in my grits. Delicious!!!

loved this--thank you so much for posting!!

I've never seen nobody watch grits my mama grandma nobody just saying ❤️

Wow! I've never seen or heard 3 of ANYONE washing their grits I'll definitely be trying them that way I like that idea. I also like sugar in my grits 😋

🥰🥰I GET IT FROM MY MAMA!!!! She rinses her GRITS AND HER RICE. I WANT the starch rinsed away! Donna said this is how SHEEEEE does it…not how YOU should do it….geesh. 😊My granny was one of those southern cooks who could cook ANYTHING WELL..except grits n rice….because she didn’t rinse em and they were both thick…YUCK🤢

💕 Oh my goodness! This video was in my recommendations. I recently posted a video with me washing and cooking my grits.😊 I just subscribed. I’m glad that your channel was recommended. 💕

Good morning to Mrs Donna and family and I am praying for you and your family and I love watching your channel because you are a great cook and a great baking

I Love Your Cooking, Baking, But Most Of All I Love You And Your Family! ♥️♥️♥️

also, third video binge watching so time to subscribe! i feel like we are long lost relatives haha

First time ever watching you and I must say I enjoyed you now let me go wash these grits off and make me some biscuits and salmon crochets 😘