Grilled Andouille Grits

Ingredients

• 1/2 large Vidalia onion, chopped

• 1/2 cup chopped andouille or spicy smoked sausage

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can chicken broth

• 3/4 cup half-and-half

• 1 cup uncooked quick-cooking grits

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

1. Sauté onion and sausage in hot oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat until tender. Add chicken broth and half-and-half; bring to a boil. Gradually stir in grits and salt. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until thickened.

2. Pour grits onto a lightly greased baking sheet into a 10 1/2-inch circle (should be about 1/3-inch thick); cover and chill 8 hours.

3. Invert grits circle onto a flat surface; cut into 8 wedges. Brush top and bottom of each wedge with melted butter.

4. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat (about 300° to 350°) 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm.

5. Note: Grits may be broiled,  or pan seared if desired. Prepare as directed, and arrange buttered wedges on baking sheet. Broil 6 inches from heat 2 minutes on each side or until golden.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

  Jeffrey Cowgill 2013