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Steamed Sausage and Yellow Grits

Cultural Context

Originating from the Southern United States, grits are a staple made from ground corn, often served with various toppings. In the Bahamas, this dish reflects local flavors, combining hearty grits with savory sausage for a comforting meal. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean and the Southern U.S., showcasing diverse ingredients and cooking styles.

BahamianBSmain
40 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
sausage
half of an onion
bell pepper
celery
1 clove of garlic
Hunts tomato paste
garlic salt
pepper flakes
browning
Crisco corn oil
water
yellow grits

yellow grits

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Quinoa is a healthier grain option, while cornmeal is more affordable and accessible.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free alternative, while processed cheese is budget-friendly.

1

Cut sausage into cubes.

2

Chop half of an onion, bell pepper, and celery, and mince 1 clove of garlic.

3

Add 2 tablespoons of Crisco corn oil into a frying pan.

4

Add the cubed sausage to the frying pan and fry until browned on the sides.

5

Pour out excess oil from the frying pan after the sausage is cooked.

6

Add chopped onions, garlic, bell pepper, celery, and thyme to the sausage in the frying pan.

7

Add Hunts tomato paste to the mixture in the frying pan.

8

Prepare salted water for the yellow grits in a separate pot and give it a stir after adding the grits.

9

Pour a spoonful of water over the sausage mixture to keep it moist, limiting the amount of water added.

10

Plate the cooked yellow grits and top with the sausage mixture.

Cooking Techniques

steamingboiling

Equipment Needed

frying panpotplate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sausage and GritsGrits with Sausage

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