Flour and cornmeal is full of bug parts but we still eat biscuits and cornbread. I ain't scared. 😊

Hey Ms Donna, it was meeee who sent you the Dixie Lily grits, I’m glad you are still enjoying 😊

I am the 'GritChef' in my family... I usually Garnish with Salt, Butter, Shredded Cheddar Cheese and Cream Cheese. The cream cheese gives an extra cheezy flavor! (for Dude#1)

Hi Ms. Donna... you did a video about washing your grits 2 years ago, and I have followed your directions, and my grits have been so white and creamy. Wash them grits, y'all it works! Thanks, Ms. Donna

I love washing my grits,even down to washing my rice before cooking right with you Donna

The black/dark specks you see in your grits are the particles of germ that are left in the product. The germ of the corn kernel is naturally darker in color and it is absolutely normal to see grey/black/dark flecks throughout your 🌽. You also see black specks in 🌮 it’s not harmful. You’re basically washing ALL the starch out like many do rice 🍚

Good morning! Yes we ate sugar grits when mom fixed them. But I do eat them different with other recipes. And yes washing grits even cornmeal is a true plus. Thank you for showing and being clean!!!! For me prepping cook space is wipe down , start coffee, get food out and ready for my great niece and nephew back in the day, when I lived with them. Once I was told that I had issues! OH NO I DON'T! My food , raw veggies, meats, fruits, fish, poultry, all washed and any frozen bags, and can goods r washed when they come into house before put away. GLOVES are a true must in kitchen. I take out more than two pairs cause I change them. I'm a free hand artist by life, cooked as a cook for places of children, and food places. I was always like this before I ever left home. Cleanliness ran in family. 👌🏾. This is where I always say " Don't eat after everybody." Have a bless day Mrs. Donna.

Hey family!❤ Donna, I make my grits like that now. After watching your other video where you were telling us about "cleaning our grits" I was on that!😉 Honey, not only do they look better, they taste better!😆 My daughter thought I was crazy at first, until she tasted them.😏 Donna, I may be older but, I am always open to learning something new!☺️ It is good to see you and your Dude #1!❤❤

I made grits the other day and I didn’t think to wash them. After seeing this video I’ll try washing them next time. The internet explains that grits are.. “The finished grain products that are typically boiled in water, and served as a breakfast cereal or side dish.” So technically you can eat grits as a hot cereal (ie with sugar) or as a side dish (ie with salt, pepper and butter). Basically, the choice is yours alone and whatever you prefer doesn’t make it wrong.

I enjoy watching people cook things differently than I do. That's how I learn new things to try. Thanks for your grits.

Well I guess I learned something new. I was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and I know that grits are made from ground corn. My grandfather was a sharecropper and he explained to me that grits were made of ground corn. Sometimes they're imperfections on the corn. I think that's what that black stuff that you see is starch. My big mama. Never rinsed her's ,but I'll give it a try. I definitely wash my rice.

Just today, at my big fat age, I’m learning that people rinse their grits. I’m going to do it to see if I can tell the difference. ❤

I'm right there with you Mrs Donna! I never cooked my grits for 5 mins. The devil is a lie! 😂🤣😆😁

Every since you’ve mentioned washing your grits, I do it now. I love eating whiter and creamier grits. But no sugar. Cheese, salt and butter, I’m good. 😅 tfs ❤

I believe that’s the prettiest bowl of grits I’ve ever seen😊. Thanx for sharing❤

I’m with you - no such thing as quick grits. The longer grits cook, the creamier and better they become.

Since I saw you wash your grits I have been doing it every since.

Hi Donna, I’m learning something today about washing our grits. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽🤗

I am watching you wash your grits and you wash them so many times so it gave me an idea I thought I would go on Google and ask what are those little black specks that be in the grit they say they're germ particles that's leftover for the from the corn or the grain whatever it is they say is germ particles so I guess it is good to rinse your grits I think I'll try rinsing them even though I have never tried it before and never even thought about it but I did use to wonder sometime when I eat my grits what was the hard part of the the grit that I used to get a crunch from sometime I used to think I wasn't cooking them long enough but I know I was because I love eating my grits creamy but it was always sometime of hard crunch so maybe now I'll start washing them or eval try one time just to see if it give it a different taste but either way now I know what those black specks are that being the grits because I did go on Google to ask just saying

Like you Miss Donna, I always washed my grits. I only like salt,however, in my grits. Whenever my sister visits me she wants for me to cook grits. You are right there are no 5 minute grits. Thanks for sharing. 😊

Ms Donna, I love your sense of humor. Thanks for this because I stopped eating grits because I didn't know I could wash them and I don't feel comfortable not washing them.

Hi 👋🏽 Mrs. Donna & Dude#1 . We have been washing our Grits for many years. My sweet Mother always washed her Grits and that’s why I do the same. As a matter of fact, my Mother was the only one I saw do that until now seeing that you also do. I was asked to cook breakfast 4th of July. I was asked why I was washing the grits and I told them my Mother did and that’s what I do. They said they had never heard or seen anybody to wash grits. I cooked for about 15 people. The grits were white and clean.They kept running to the stove for seconds and thirds talking about how good the grits were. I also had the bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs and biscuits. (No Sugar)Just salt 🧂 pepper and butter. 🙏🏽💕

I am with your Dude #1! Salt, pepper, butter and cheese! I don’t cook them very often, but now I want some 😂

Blessings to all, yes old school toast with the butter pats 😂 the grits are nice and clean looks creamy and delicious 🤗

I love sugar and butter in my grits. You did an awesome job ❤

I can tell that you love to cook and it is a pleasure and joy for you. Therapy. Love of family. Cooking with ❤ LOVE.

Lady Donna, I did not know, you rinse the grits. You learn something knew everyday. I love me some grits with salt and butter. However; I grew up eating grits wirh butter and sugar, delicious. Thank you and will see if Dixie Lily grits are in my store. Stay safe.

They remind me of Cream of Wheat. I would add milk, butter and a pinch of salt. NO SUGAR, I don't care for sweets. Love to watch you cook😋 But unless the package says to rinse, I wouldn't do it. Also love the apron, all the cereal brands

Yes, Ms. Donna! I rinsed my grits for the first time, and it really did work. I was so tired of picking those black specks out (couldn't stand cooking grits) after cooking them. Like I told my daughter, you're never too old to learn something new for something you've always done. I stopped buying Quaker grits and oatmeal because of too many black specks. Thank you so much!

Thanks for showing us how to cook them Delicious Grits. Yum Yum . Love y’all family. ❤❤❤

Thank you so much for a nicely presented video! In all of my 70 years, I have never heard of rinsing grits, and yet I have always disliked the black specks in them. I had no idea you could rinse them out. I can't wait to try this method and quit eating dirty grits. Thanks again!

Hey Donna! Thank you so much for this video! I had never heard about washing grits until I started watching your videos. As I have said many times, I really enjoy you and your family. You spread so much joy and love. I am looking forward to running into you in your Dude #1 while I am out and about. Stay blessed!❤

I have always washed my grits!!! I grew up that way and never 5 minutes either I cook them slow and low and my sister taught me to put a little milk in them to make them smoother too

I'm also a sugar girl! Thank you for helping me up my grits game !!🙏

Thank you soooooo much Ms Donna. You have such a loving, genuine spirit 🤗🙏❤

I'm with you on washing the grits to remove the black and brown specks thank you for talking about this

Mrs. Donna those grits look delicious. 😋 Thanks for the video.

I've heard about rising grits saw my mom do it once or twice and they do turn out creamy but I have to try it. I am a salt , pepper and butter on grits nothing else 😋

Hi. Donna, very good lesson on how to wash grits thanks, see you soon love the old school toast ❤

Never had grits growing up, but I like the care you take in making them.

Because of you Mrs.Donna I now wash my grits I use a strainer and a bowl rinse until water is clear remove as many black specks by the way I love cheese and a little salt Thank you ❤

Saw the video you did before. Don’t eat them that often, but will try this the next time I decide to have grits. Grew up eating them with butter, salt & pepper, no sugar.

Hello Mrs. Donna. Thank you so much for showing me how you clean and cook your grits. Mrs. Donna I tell you it is so much better the way they look and that taste OMG. I don't care how long it takes it is worth the wild. Thank you once again. Love you for the information. Hello Dude#1❤️🌹😘

When I was going up, my siblings and I use to eat are toast like that too. When it was finish cooking we would sprinkle sugar on it or pancake syrup.

Heyyyy blessed woman of God, Mrs.Donna and blessed man of God. Dude #1 yummy grits ♥️ 🙏♥️

I tried your method too and my family just loves it. Only margarine, no salt. Thank you again for this video.

The thumbnail caption made me click so fast. Hilarious. 😂 I grew up country in AR/TX on sweet grits. Sometimes using our grandmother's homemade preserves. So good. Now I love savory, cheesy, buttery grits.

Washing grits certainly makes a difference in the texture. They seem to be creamier

Hi Mrs.Donna you and I make our grits alike, I wash my grits until the water turns clear and I pick out the black specks plus you introduced us to those grits when one of your subscriber sent them and I just love how creamy they are and thank you for sharing

I wash my Grits too, I don't like all that black stuff either, I always add a little extra, so when I'm done it just enough

So, glad you shared how to wash Grits!!

Yes, u made ur grits before, but just remember u have some new viewers as well 😊. I make mine the save way. Rinse them grits off before cooking 🍳 ❤❤ .

I love the washing of your grits, and I just don't do well, so thank you for showing me the right way to cook grits.❤it.❤y'all.

Good evening Tee Donna and everybody. Since you talked about washing your grits the 1st time, I've been washing mine. I'm steadily spooning out anything dark as they cook. My grits always cook longer than 5 minutes. Thank you for sharing this important information. I said the same thing about quaker grits. You are spot on. I love grits. 🙏❤️

I never heard of washing grits and cooking them for 45 minutes. Learned something new.

Heeeeeeeeyyyyy, “Auntie D. & UnK” 🤩😘Y’all AnD Them Grits 🤣🤣🤣

i always soak my grits overnight, and i dont use the quick cook kind. after soaking overnight, i slow cook it and add salt and butter. on holidays, i add white cheddar. YUM. i definitely resonate with the rinsing of the grits.

Gd evening Donna. I wash my grits also, and removetheblack specks. I also add cold water when needed; I think it helps to lessen the chance of getting lumps. I only cook mine about 25 minutes. Thanks for the tutorial.

You explain so well how to cook grits and all your cooking shows. Thanks

Hey Donna, adding sugar and milk to the grits is considered cereal. I think that option is on the back of the bag/box. It's however you like it🙂. And look who comes in the kitchen just as you're about to plate up those delicious grits by no coincidence lol, dude, number one, lol.

Donna, I grew up washing grits. I don't think I was as thorough as you were. I can honestly say I have never washed my grits ten times. I do pick out black specs as they cook. I also have never put sugar in my grits. I'm like Dude #1, I like cheese in mine.😋

Hey Donna Dude I these Grits looks mighty good love this beautiful family 💪💃❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

Dixie Lily is wonderful!!! The yellow ones by Dixie Lily are awesome. I will be washing mine next time!

Donna your hair growing back beautiful love hair style 💃💃💃

Yes, Dixie Lily is good and they have the yellow corn grits as well. Oh my goodness you talking about the ho down in your mouth!!❤❤❤

Good to know. I wash my rice as my friends in Hawai'i and grandmother taught me. I will start washing my grits now! Thank you!

""Now, Ms Donna , you on to something,👍 because the very first time I watched your channel you were washing your grits, long long time ago,, I never seen anyone ever wash grits, we eat grits at my house and yes they have those lil black specks in them, I always thought that, that's the way they're soppose to look 🧐, I have to give it to you tho,,your grits Ms Donna look like restaurant grits, and now that I think about it, when we go eat breakfast out and order grits I've never seen those specks in my order 🤔🤔🤔, so they must be washing their grits too,,Anywho thanks Ms Donna for sharing, this video was very educational 👍"", Westcoast Listening 🙏🎧.

Yes ma'am!!!! I add salt, pepper and sugar to my grits.🙂

Mrs. Donna I have never heard to rinse your grits! You learn something new every day! Guess what I’m a grits sugar girl too! God bless

I never thought about washing my grits, i just start learning to make them..Thanks Donna.❤

Thank you Sister Donna for showing how you PATIENTLY cook your grits. I still use Quaker Grits, however, I cook them 30 mins., add unsalted butter, cheese and yes, I dip those black pieces out while they are cooking and afterwards too. Enjoy your Saturday morning breakfast. 🤗😊🍽🍞🍳🥓☕

Hey 👋 Miss Donna washing grits is new to me but lm gonna try next time your grits always look so perfect

Well well Mrs. Donna you have taught me something new today. I can't stand those black things in my grits. I was wondering how I to get them out beside picking them out. It's amazing how they just started appearing some decades ago. In the south you don't get those black things. One of my church members use bring several boxes back when she on vacation but she passed away blessed her soul. I'm going to try this out the next time I cook grits for my husband. I stop eating them a few months ago. Thd brand we use is Quaker.

Hi Ms.Donna. ever since you mentioned washing the grits I do it now. The first time I heard you say that I was wondering how in the world can you wash grits without all of them going down the drain. I would pick those black things out after they were done. Once you show us how I wash first. Thanks for teaching. Miss hearing Jaxon saying " bye everybody,"

Hey Errya Donna! I just put my grits in the pot to boil and enjoy 🙂Thank you for sharing how it takes time to rinse and pull out those nasty little bits to make them so creamy and delicious. Keep on posting and Blessings forwarded.

Thanks for sharing and absolutely right Quaker Grits does have more specks...I never wash my Grits but will start now and will try the Lily Dixie Grits👍😎

Hey Ms. Donna 🫡. 1st- your hair is growing so fast🥰. 2nd- never heard of or saw anyone rinsing grits but I do see the water runs clearer. You rinsed off alot of the starch. I never paid any mind to the dark specks. Yes, it's Quaker grits- I have some right now. When cooking them that long, why not buy the old fashioned grits as opposed to buying the quick grits?

😂😂😂😂 I sure do know about them pats of butter on the Old school toast Delicious! And I still do make it that way Best toast ever, thank you for sharing your grits video they looked very clean and white I don't cook grits very often but when I do I find myself picking the black specks out so I will try washing them next time I get a taste for some. Bless y'all ❤️

So glad for this, living way up north always wanted to try them and it’s not something on the menu around here for breakfast or dinner.

Donna those grits look so good and creamy. 😋I also wash my grits.❤️

Love grits, but have only used instant kind. I did order the Dixie Lily yesterday. I would think rinsing them would remove some of the starch. Which I will do, as I have to be mindful,of carb intake. I like salt, pepper, and butter in mine. Thank you so much😊

As a child I ate them with butter and sugar! I now eat them with salt, pepper and cheese. I can actually eat them anyway Blessings Mrs. Donna Blessings to the family as well

Oh no, not the Sugar!in the grits!!! 😮😂

Okay n grits 😮. I use the Amnish grits I wash/rinse. I luv grits n fish,grits n shrimp with the light shrimp gravy I luv mine with Butterrrr . I was told I make great grits as well once I put that lid on I cook at least 40 minutes and I turn the heat off and let them crystallize then it's a dab of extra butter salt n pepper I'll eat with cheese sometimes. MRs Donna you're spot on ❤🙏

Ms. Donna I've started washing my grits since I watched the other video. It does make a difference in the look and texture. I also add a little heavy cream to make it even creamier. I use to use the Quaker brand but switched to Aunt Jemima. I haven't seen the Dixie Lily brand.

My mom always wash her grits and so do I. It takes the hulls off. My grits of choice are house autrey.💓. I love your show.

Miss, Donna, why don't you use the Smaller strainer with the holes And it's just for the 2 of you. It will still float to the top for you. And let the water drain at the same time. Let me know what you think.

Great video💜

NEVER heard of washing grits. Didn't know people did it! I'll try it next time.

❤❤❤yes sugar in those wonderful grits!!!!!

I aiways cook my grits longer then five minutes. How ever long to remove all of the black specks. They end up real!!!! Creamy. Thats why my kids alway wanted me to cook the grits. Never thought about washing them. Which seems a lot easier. Going to try washing first. Thank you for the video lesson. And!!!!! I must try adding sugar, to see how they would taste. Thanks again.

Bless your heart Ms. Donna...Will rinse my grits but not that many times.😮

Thanks Mrs Donna I really wanted to Learn ❤❤❤

Delicious Mrs. Donna.

I eat butter and sugar in my grits just like I do my cream of wheat, oatmeal and cocoa wheats. You eat your grits like you like your grits. I love Cracker Barrel’s grits. ❤️❤️

I’ve never washed grits, I’ll try it next time. When I boil the water, I drop a few chicken bouillon cubes in to flavor and not need much salt if any. Then I also hit it with some heavy cream and butter for extra creaminess. Delicious🤌🏽

Sending love and light!!!

Love it 😀

Okay Mrs Donna that why it Looks So Delicious ❤❤❤ I Like cheese on my Grits Also

Yum! I love delicious. I can’t cook too. It does take a time, but your right! It have too much of “black things” in this grits 😬.