This Instant Pot Grits recipe uses stone ground grits. They are by far the most flavorful grits but they take the longest to cook. Thankfully the Instant Pot reduces the cooking time.

In order to keep them from sticking to the Instant Pot, you’ll need to saute them first in some bacon grea

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons bacon grease or vegetable oil
• 1 cup stone ground grits
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups half-and-half or milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 2 Tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Procedure

1. Add bacon grease or oil to inner pot of Instant Pot.
2. Turn “Saute” mode on. Once hot, add grits and cook and stir for 2 minutes.
3. Add water, half-and-half, salt, and butter.
4. Turn Instant Pot off, place lid on with valve in “sealing” position. Set to Pressure Cook on HIGH for 10 minutes. 
5. Allow a 15 minute Natural Release and then manually release the remaining pressure.
6. Remove lid and stir well. Grits will thicken up some as they cool slightly.