Creamy Stone-Ground Grits

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup coarse stone-ground white grits
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cups water
• ¾ teaspoon salt

Bring water, salt, and 1 tablespoon butter to a boil in a 3- to 4-quart heavy saucepan, then add grits gradually, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. Reduce heat and cook at a bare simmer, covered, stirring frequently, until water is absorbed and grits are thickened, about 15 minutes. Stir i...

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