Grandma's Sausage and Grits

 

It's officially autumn, which is my favorite time of year. This season is not only the season of celebrating good eats and thankfulness, but also the remembrance of ancestors. So this recipe is one of my wonderful late grandmother's.

As I mentioned in a previous recipe, my grandma didn't learn to cook until she was married with children. With that said, her meals were usually simple yet very tasty. I spent several summers throughout my childhood stuffing my face at her kitchen table. I fondly remember enjoying her various concoctions.

Young Grandma Jane

Most of my grandma's meals didn't really have names. I'll try my best to describe what this dish was: sliced beef kielbasa sausage in a Spanish-like tomato sauce served over grits. Her original recipe was rather simple; consisting of chopped tomatoes, stewed down and sliced onions, garlic, and sausage mixed in and seasoned with adobo, sazon, salt and pepper. I have since updated the recipe and refined it while maintaining its original essence.  

My grandmother was an amazing women who loved her family and was adored by everyone that knew her. I hope that her food brings you as much delight as it did for me as a little girl.

Grandma's Sausage and Grits

Prep Time: 5-7 mins    Cook Time: 25 mins    Servings:  4-5

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WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Medium Pot w/ Lid
  
• Large Frying Pan w/ Lid
  
• Cutting Board
• Chef Knife
• Whisk
• 2 Serving Spoons
• Butter Knife
• Fork
  

INGREDIENTS

Sausage Tomato Sauce

• 1 package of beef kielbasa (sliced) 
  
• 3 tbs of canola oil
• 1/2 medium viola onion (cut in half and sliced thin)
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1/2 red bell pepper (sliced thin)
• 1/2 green bell pepper (sliced thin)
• 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
• 2 tomatoes (chopped)
  
• 1/3 cup of water 
  
• 1 tsp of adobo powder
• 1 package of sazon
• 1 tsp of dried thyme
• 1 tsp of sugar
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbs of fresh cilantro for garnish (chopped)

Grits

• 2/3 cup of old fashion grits
• 2 cups of water
• 2 tsp of salt or to taste
• 1 tsp of black pepper or to taste
  
• 1 tbs of butter
• 1 tbs of olive oil
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream

PREPARATION

1. Add the water to the medium pot. Place on medium heat and mix in salt and oil.
2. While waiting for the water to boil, prepare the veggies and sausage and set aside.
3. After water is boiling, slowly add grits. Stir in for about two minutes. Place heat on low and cover.
4. Cook grits for about 15-20 minutes or until no longer gritty. Stir in 5 minute intervals.
5. In the last 5 minutes, add butter and cream and mix in. Taste for doneness and remove from heat.
6. Place the frying pan on high heat and warm oil. When oil is hot, carefully add tomatoes and stew down for 5-7 minutes. Mash tomatoes with a fork.
7. Add onions, peppers, garlic, to the tomato mash and stir in. Saute for about 1 minute, then add sausage and saute for another two minutes while stirring. If pan becomes dry, add two table spoons of water.
8. When veggies become translucent, add tomato sauce and spices and mix thoroughly. Lower heat and cover. Cook for another 5-7 or until veggies are tender.
9. Plate grits first, then the sausage sauce on top. Garnish with cilantro.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 5
Amount per serving
Calories	762
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 66.3g	85%
Saturated Fat 24.5g	122%
Cholesterol 119mg	40%
Sodium 2631mg	114%
Total Carbohydrate 23.1g	8%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	19%
Total Sugars 8.9g
Protein 24.6g
Vitamin D 8mcg	39%
Calcium 98mg	8%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1135mg	24%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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