what is grits made of
Grits is a food made by boiling ground maize (also known as corn), and usually served with other flavorings as a breakfast dish, usually savory.t is popular in the Southern United States. Grits is of Native American origin, and is similar to other thick maize-based porridges from around the world such as polenta. Modern grits are commonly made of alkali-treated corn known as hominy, in which case it may be called hominy grits.