Yes, instant grits are quick, but the Instant Pot® allows you to cook stone-ground grits and polenta, or corn grits, in no time at all. And when it comes right down to it, there is no comparison. The real thing is always better.
• Hands-On Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
1 Place 3/4 cup water in the bottom of the Instant Pot®. Insert the trivet.
2 In the stainless-steel bowl that fits down into the pot insert, stir together the grits, butter, remaining 11/2 cups water, salt, and pepper. Lock lid.
3 Press the Rice button (the Instant Pot® will determine the cooking time, about 10 minutes pressurized cooking time). When timer beeps, quick-release the pressure until the float valve drops and then unlock the lid. Stir in the cheese and serve warm.
INSTANT POT® OPTIONS
If you really want to pump up the volume on these grits, mix in some crumbled bacon and scrambled eggs. Serve a buttermilk biscuit on the side (and maybe some sweet tea) and you have just elevated yourself into an official Southern chef.