Binging with Babish: Grits from My Cousin Vinny

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This week, we’re finally taking a look at that most essential of Southern staples, grits with eggs and bacon from My Cousin Vinny. But that’s not all: sweet grits and shrimp & grits are both quite literally on the table! Just make sure they’re not instant if you’re using them as part of your testimony.
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[@katiaaoox]

There’s a French expression for people who are explosive or temperamental. We call them “soupe au lait” aka milk soup because milk on a stove boils over with no warning haha

[@smspain09]

Merci beaucoup pour l'expression

[@MostLikelyMortal]

Are all French mannerisms food-related?

[@krankarvolund7771]

And we also say "watch like milk on fire" to mean we watch something constantly ^^

[@krankarvolund7771]

@@MostLikelyMortal No, we have also some non related to food XD Like "tomber de Charybde en Scylla" "Fall drom Charybdis into Scylla", which means avoiding a danger to find another, greater.

[@smspain09]

@@krankarvolund7771 "regarde comme du lait en feu"? or is it more idiomatic?

[@Deegs98]

Anyone who wants a fun thing to do with leftover cheesy grits: Let then cool off in a flattish rectangle container overnight. Cut it into strips/squares and fry it in butter + bacon grease til crispy.

[@harrysoberoi]

That sounds amazing

[@zsandmann]

This.

[@dantesblackrose13]

Underrated tip 👌 you can do something similar with mashed potatoes by adding egg and a little bit of flour to make them almost into mashed-potato-latkes.

[@preponement]

Agree. I've done this in the rare cases when I cooked too much grits.

[@danotae]

This.

[@grahamd7664]

It’s a shame that we haven’t seen any recipes from Chowder, the greatest cooking show of all time.

[@Mike_Dubo]

I'm still waiting on a One Piece episode.

[@bawabrian]

Chowder is the show that got me into cooking. I love it

[@cainsalim4802]

Hes scard.

[@crockiller67]

@@Mike_Dubo Big Mom wedding cake would be pretty spectacular

[@Someone-sq8im]

@@Mike_Dubo for me it’s more anime

[@RedHeadKevin]

"Hominy grits?" "How should I know how many grits!?"

[@massagebyconstance5665]

Classic movie.

[@The_Cranky_Painter]

Your shrimp and grits is almost the same recipe that my grandmother made and now I make. Only differences are that we use celery too in the veg, not scallions, (going to try your idea though, sounds awesome) and everything gets mixed in together instead of layered on the plate. You have my southern seal of approval!

[@TotallyNotTiff]

We also use celery instead of scallions, but we do layer ours. It is amazing and now i want a big bowl. You did well Mr. Rea!!

[@VainVanitas]

Ah yes, the holy trinity. Celery, onion, and green bell pepper.

[@shitchannel7302]

@@VainVanitas Exactly what I was going to comment! He clearly forgot about the video he made with Isaac Toups!

[@Direblade11]

What is grits? I have never heard of it.

[@The_Cranky_Painter]

@@Direblade11 Similar to porridge or oatmeal, only it's made from corn meal. Basically the same as polenta, though polenta is usually yellow corn while grits is made from white corn. It's a common breakfast food in the southern part of the United States.

[@joshuaprice7306]

“No self respecting southern uses instant grits” *Juror nods in agreement* Vinny “I’m about to end this man”

[@patsfreak]

“I’m about to shoot this timeline like a deer by a brook.”

[@seanmcgarrity4082]

Sure about that 5 mins???

[@zysmith]

@@seanmcgarrity4082 "I may have been mistaken"

[@user-yf4jx6te2b]

Or sugar

[@cartoonhanks1708]

Homemade grits are great. But instant tastes just as fine.

[@michaelroach2959]

The grits need salt and pepper, and I'd probably start salting them before they've finished cooking (kind of like when cooking rice or pasta in salty water. The shrimp and grits, on the other hand, look fantastic. Shrimp and Grits has plenty of room for variation and improvisation, so as long as you aren't using instant grits, you're fine.

[@allgirlreview433]

Yes! Grits have to be cooked in salted water like rice. Otherwise, yuck.

[@littlehooch94]

Absolutely needs pepper

[@aaliyahetc.6687]

i usually put salt in the water before i pour them in

[@andreeacat7071]

welll.. i’ve only made deserts with grits, so i don’t do that but.. cool i guess?

[@denaneedham1319]

Instant grits are for yankees and lazy people.

[@AmberPeach]

Ok, as someone from the south I have to say, you have to add salt to the water before you add the grits, then add more to taste at the end. It needs to absorb into the grits. I approve of your shrimp and grits, milk and chicken stock is how I make dinner grits. I don’t add cheese but that’s just personal preference. And I sauté the shrimp in butter. Like, a lot of butter.

[@Gripfang]

Yep. Proper Southern grits should make your cholesterol spike just by looking at them. I like to toss my over easy eggs right on top of the grits and mix them in with cheese, jalapeños, and either freshly cooked and crumbled bacon or premade bacon bits, depending on how much time I have to put into the dish. A couple dashes of Tabasco, Crystal, or Louisiana hot sauce on top. *chef's kiss* Ce c'est bon!

[@pigglewiggle175]

Be quiet, phony

[@tucker6072]

I'm from Louisiana, and I agree with this. I personally don't mind the cheese grits, however I would mix mine more thoroughly to get even distribution of the cheese.

[@KiraKiraSekai1]

From Tennessee. Can confirm

[@dl8619]

These are Yankee doodles they know nothing about flavor give them a break

[@Bluetartinator8]

Maybe on the week of Halloween, you make Shaggy's Super Sandwich from Scooby-Doo Because nothing says scary than a dish with tons of calories

[@mitchellnagy6667]

+1

[@notsosecretsnacker5218]

Genius idea

[@iwishyouhappinnes1125]

If you are meaning a drug induced munchies. Then there is no such thing as calories.

[@cactuarnoob100]

Thumbs up!!

[@Frog_Dogger]

Yes

[@Ads-C]

Botched by Babish: saying "irregardless."

[@pintpullinggeek]

How is it usually pronounced in America then? Because it sounds right to my British ears.

[@HyperVectra]

@@pintpullinggeek It's either regardless, or irrespective - there is no 'irregardless', no matter how normal it sounds to those British ears.

[@sethl5451]

I thought I read they were adding it to the dictionary because so many people were using it wrong. (That’s the world we live in these days)

[@HyperVectra]

@@sethl5451 Oh like how people started using 'literally' metaphorically so much that now both mean each other in the dictionary? Yes the world we live in is getting literally dumber and it seems to be spreading like wildfire.

[@darkmagician1184]

@@HyperVectra I'm pretty sure ironic has received the same treatment. Don't correct people's mistakes, just give in...

[@karenswaley1639]

"You never heard of grits?" "Sure, surree, I've heard of grits...I just actually never seen a grit before..." 😂 This is my favourite film. I'm so glad that you did this one!

[@ChesuMori]

Says that he’s going to hear about what he did wrong, immediately uses the word “irregardless”.

[@gigajule5000]

Isn’t that just another word for regardless?

[@jodileben694]

@@gigajule5000 Pretty much! It's what they call a non standard word and a lot of people will argue that it isn't even a real word. The dictionary says this: Merriam-Webster defines irregardless as "nonstandard" but meaning the same as "regardless." "Many people find irregardless to be a nonsensical word, as the ir- prefix usually functions to indicates negation; however, in this case it appears to function as an intensifier," the dictionary writes. It seems kind of silly to say irregardless when you could just say the actual accepted word regardless. It's just one of those cringy made up words in my opinion.

[@gigajule5000]

@@jodileben694 So, yes, but people have opinions about it.

[@michellebressette2210]

my.thoughts.exactly.

[@savioblanc]

Had my sister point this out to me. It was one of my favourite "non-words" But I guess if it's used over and over again, it can become a word That's English after all

[@tylerboyce4081]

"Y'all ain't never heard of grits?!?" "Oh, of course I've *heard* of grits. I've just never *seen* a grit before..." 😂

[@MrJakewray]

This is legit my first time seeing grits. I've only heard about them from rap songs. TIL it looks gross.

[@DexVZero]

@@MrJakewray that's the childhood breakfast of champions. So versital. You can make them so many ways!

[@Cekil1]

@@MrJakewray Much like Oatmeal, it doesn't really have a taste which is why he adds so much to them. The shrimp and cheese one looks heavenly!

[@rokurokubi3273]

Yeah, I can't say that's what I imagined whenever I heard someone mention grits. I'd be curious to compare it to the regular oat porridge I make for myself.

[@roetemeteor]

@@MrJakewray It looks gross but tastes... plain. It's a type of porridge. Unlike oatmeal though, they're better savory. To try them out, make them like babish did for the first attempt. They're great when used to mop up egg yolk and bacon leftovers on your plate.

[@rhondaroebuck2416]

My "Mawmaw" (Grandmother) made this for us every morning. (Alabama farm) I mush all of it together and it is still my favorite breakfast. Fortunately I am too lazy to do this most mornings. Love love love your show

[@sw4mpy]

Same, it's about as simple and classic of a breakfast you can get here in the South 😋

[@Wanderer24]

Yes! I love grits and I need to go make me se of thjs

[@makeda6530]

Mixing everything together is the way to go all the time. I love ripping the bacon into bits to get a little in every bite. Certified gourmet. (୨୧ ❛ᴗ❛)✧

[@rhondaroebuck2416]

@@makeda6530 Yep and the bacon has to be crisp.

[@christinamcallister3791]

My mawmaw would make livermush, eggs, grits ,and cheese toast. I would mix it all up and scoop it onto the toast.

[@TimothyReeves]

That shrimp and grits looks amaaaaaazing. "What are grits?" "Grits are fifty." "But what *are* grits?" "Grits are fifty." "Oh, okay."

[@cooldude2722]

"I'll have some fifty, then."

[@evanliveshere]

where is this from?

[@TimothyReeves]

@@evanliveshere honestly, I can’t remember…either a standup comedian, or maybe Laurie Anderson. Ok, I had to look it up but I did find it and it was lyrics from a Laurie Anderson song, where like many of her songs, she speaks rather than sings: I know this English guy who was driving around in the South. And he stopped for breakfast one morning somewhere in southeast Georgia. He saw "grits" on the menu. He'd never heard of grits so he asked the waitress, "What are grits, anyway?" She said, "Grits are fifty." He said, "Yes, but what _are_ they?" She said, "They're extra." He said, "Yes, I'll have the grits, please."

[@evanliveshere]

@@TimothyReeves thank you!!!! I've never heard of her until now, I'll enter the rabbit hole

[@barryb247]

Start with cold liquids add grits and stir every few minutes while it comes to a boil. Then reduce heat. Makes for a creamy finish product.

[@DragonGyrl96]

2:01 exactly! Lard gets a bad rap, but there's a reason it was used so often in the past. It's really not as bad as many would assume.

[@smspain09]

I used some from the most recent pork shoulder the last time I made rothkohl/blaukraut ("German" braised red cabbage with apple and onion, usually.)

[@ElleDeas]

Yeah! Animal fats are really the way to go.

[@DoubleADwarf]

I'm guessing lobbying from the dairy/canola/olive oil industries has something to do with it. Most food culture changes in the last century or so are largely based in advertising campaigns. Like orange juice being considered a breakfast food.

[@krankarvolund7771]

@@DoubleADwarf Not really lobbying, apparently it's just the rumor that it was unhealthy, plus the fact that it was seen as a poverty food ^^

[@barrio7724]

it also has less poly unsaturated fats which are really bad (and staurated fats as a matter of fact are not as bad for you as u think) for you even though everyone uses them because theyre cheeper like canola/sunflower/soybean oil

[@skippss01]

Grits are one of my favorite breakfast foods in the world! It takes me back to spending the night at my grandparents house as a small child. I remember waking up smelling bacon, biscuits, grits with heap loads of butter, and the coffee bubbling away in the percolator. Then hanging out with my grandparents after breakfast was done. Those are some of my favorite memories

[@dawndrake5833]

Me too.

[@BelmontClan]

Don’t forget the sausage gravy and link sausage and sausage patties that’s southern comfort food right, mmm biscuits and gravy. Having biscuits with dinner made with buttermilk helps to sop up any dinner.

[@highlander5750]

@@BelmontClan man sausage gravy and grits are the ideal breakfast and any one that says it isn't hasn't had it

[@yasminemobley7858]

Georgia sausage, eggs, grits, bacon. I feel you! 😋

[@MyCookieRomance]

You did a great job, I just found it hilarious that as soon as you said the southerners would come for you about the shrimp and grits, you said "irregardless." Not a real word, Babish, and I'm coming for you for it! 😂

[@nathanwhite2689]

Grits is one of those southern/Native things that just warms the soul when cooked right.

[@RiverOfWetness468]

This scene in "My Cousin Vinny" is such an iconic example of the use of food in cinema that I am shocked that you didn't cover it until now.

[@NitinRaghuramaRao]

'No self respecting Southerner uses Instant Grits.' This clip should have been used.

[@WillKinton]

Or "What exactly is a grit?"

[@jamesearlcash7725]

@@WillKinton them hominy grits

[@Bingus2112]

Are you sure about that 5 minutes?!

[@ConstantlyDamaged]

I mean, I'm almost as southern as you can get, and we don't even stock instant grits around here. Southern being south-eastern Australia.

[@antiope-d9780]

@@ConstantlyDamaged I done even know a grit is im so southern

[@iTANKuUP]

A recipe I'd love to see you tackle is Yeto's soup from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Its primary ingredients are fish, goat cheese and pumpkin, which is great since pumpkins are in season. It'd be nice to see your own spin on it!

[@Jinxanator66]

That can be the halloween special maybe

[@theosouris7063]

Definitely!

[@elgamer3003]

I remember going once in a while to that mansion, loved that dungeon

[@maggotbitch]

Did he say "irregardless" on purpose lolll. Oh my. Love it.

[@tresgriffin8242]

(Adds sugar, nuts and jam to grits) Me, a southerner: "This has already turned into a 'Botched by Babish' episode..."

[@LobasFavoriteChair]

💯🤣

[@scarletletter4900]

Absolutely. If your one if those who must have sweet grits, just add a little sugar (I volunteer at a breakfast line, and we serve grits regularly). Otherwise, savory grits are supreme.

[@Tkarrell]

All grits need is butter, salt, pepper, and cheese

[@MSStuckwisch]

We do sweet grits in the south, but I've only seen *either* sugar *or* jam. Never both, and definitely never with nuts (and I'm fairly certain I've never seen it done with a milk base, definitely never a cinnamon infused one).

[@deanospimoniful]

I sometimes feel like authenticity can be a creative handcuff when it comes to cooking.

[@peterthomas187]

He said, "irregardless!" I heard him! Rabble rabble rabble!

[@TheMukster]

I heard you throw in that "irregardless" - don't think it went unnoticed!

[@Unforgottenpains]

My dads family are from south Carolina, every year we have Christmas breakfast at my aunts house and it's always the same thing. Grits, scrambled, eggs, bacon, sausage and buttermilk biscuits....it's absolute heaven.

[@schlammie446]

Babish saying "irregardless" is triggering high school me in English class.

[@sauersaxon]

fr doe

[@22hmartin]

Merriam-Webster agrees that it is a word that has been used for over 200 years.

[@absp2006]

The amount of KZbinrs that still type "would/could of"

[@schlammie446]

@@22hmartin that same web page also says that a definition is not an endorsement of the word's use. My English teacher also didn't care if it was factually correct. I tried to die on that hill lol

[@smspain09]

Meh, people say this frequently. If Andrew were (subjunctive mood ftw!) an English grammar infotainment figure, maybe we should expect otherwise (i.e., proscriptive grammar, or what people *should* say), but he's a cooking infotainment figure, so why....? (i.e., descriptive grammar, or what people *do* say).

[@bridgettedodson9706]

I’m from the south and the milk usually only goes in the sweet grits. Savory grits ( the best ones) get sometimes a little of heavy but mostly water because milk makes the shrimp and bacon taste weird. My favorite is just salt pepper butter and cheese.

[@shithead1029384756]

Overall as someone from the south, i don't think it was that bad.

[@blitsriderfield4099]

My big problem is he seemed to be going for a specifically Louisiana theme with the Shrimp & Grits (Creole seasoning and Tabasco sauce) but botched the trinity. I thought for sure that's where he was going with the onion and the green bell pepper, but then instead of celery he used scallions.

[@KenS1267]

@@blitsriderfield4099 Particularly since shrimp and grits is from South Carolina not Louisiana.

[@bridgettedodson9706]

@@blitsriderfield4099 yea I don’t care for peppers or celery but that’s a personal thing lol. I agree the south is not just New Orleans. It’s from The Mason Dickson all the way down and over. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@bakkrosa]

My South Carolina family always made their grits with milk-and would never make sweet grits at all! I suppose it’s something that varies region to region and family to family.

[@usafriptide1719]

Him: "Sprinkling with about a tablespoon and a half of creole seasoning" Me: Cajin!!!!!

[@thestateof6970]

Isaac Toups approves.

[@LightofJustice93]

Tony Chachere‘s specifically

[@carlykienow3861]

Another great reading by Emily!!!!!! So intuitive about the right questions to ask... So incredibly important. Thank you, Emily and team!

[@nickpels5772]

This is honestly one of my favorite movies ever, it makes me so happy to see it get attention. The instant grits scene is iconic

[@JimboMarsh]

One of the best movies I’ve ever seen. Thanks for doing this Andrew!

[@papa2k]

Completely agree, one my favourites!

[@deanospimoniful]

Very funny and memorable.

[@godsu]

Marisa Tomei has aged like fine wine

[@shankarshanaratnasabapathy2058]

@@godsu no wonder happy fell in love with Aunt May

[@werewolflover8636]

I’m both from Southern Appalachia and my family is Cherokee (the people who originally created grits), if you want the very best grits visit a traditional stone mill where they’re still being made just like they have been for hundreds of years here in the south. Might I also add that grits are the state dish of Georgia and also make sure you salt your water when cooking and add pepper afterwards! Never heard of adding milk and sugar to grits in my life and it’s not something I ever care to try and where I’m from adding seafood to them is also unheard of.

[@ChadMILLER0]

You did great with the plain and shrimp-and. I have never in my 40 Georgian years heard of Sweet Grits.

[@user-me8hc3bs7i]

Wait wait wait. Seasoned the grits with only salt? The Southerner in me understands why the rest of the country doesn’t get the love for grits.. Grits get salted and peppered just as heavily as southern gravy. Extra credit for cheese grits, or milk to make a little creamier texture. It’s also very common to crumble the bacon or sausage into the grits.

[@fiber9m]

I'm not a southerner but my family was born in the south. When it comes to grits I agree they have to be salt and peppered like gravy and I like to add a little garlic powder too mine when I'm feeling special 😅

[@makeda6530]

Salted, buttered to pooling and bacon ripped to bits ( . ̫ . )⸝⸝⸝♡

[@KuntaKinte145]

So are we gonna ignore the abomination that was plate 2. This is a hill I’m gonna die on but if you want sweet grits, eat oatmeal. He literally said they’re interchangeable ingredients so change them.

[@Joghurt2499]

@@KuntaKinte145 no I disagree. I love myself some non savory porridge (not exactly sweet as in no sugar but lots of fruit and nuts) but when I'm tired of that I mix it up with sweet grits. The texture is completely different and it does have a distinct taste. Grits pudding is a big staple here (Germany)

[@keishagordon440]

This is the most accurate comment ever. I LOVE my grits with lots of black pepper 😋

[@al_exist]

Ngl, my heart kind of broke when you added nuts and honey and whatever else to the sweet grits. Sweet grits are the starchy side to a savory breakfast -- not to be treated like oatmeal. Rather, they are much like how plantains are used in Caribbean food. Sugar and Butter is all you need! I’ve since transitioned over to savory grits (salt, pepper, butter, and occasionally, cheese) from high school but every once in a while, those sweet grits still come in handy!

[@leighgrossmann7400]

I agree. I was almost offended

[@kbmaure]

@@leighgrossmann7400 Same. I was like wait, no, stop!

[@Shadowbunnyjedi]

Don't act like maduros aren't basically candy though...

[@gracemcdonald5244]

Personally I see a lot of potential in this recipe for sweet grits. People keep feeding me the "classic" sweet grits and wondering why I just pick at them. On the other hand, this might be something I actually enjoy. Just goes to show, you never know what might be helpful or interesting to others.

[@thee_professor]

It was extremely offensive

[@MJorgy5]

Shrimp and grits is amazing and I'm from the Midwest. A nice lady served me a plate while in a diner in Florida. I'll never be the same.

[@TheJoker1886]

You did my favorite standard Grits and then broke my heart when you did sweet Grits aka porridge but you brought me back with Shrimp and Grits. You are amazing sorry I doubted greatness Babish I love your work

[@LandonsLaboratory]

I live in Alabama and recently got stuck in the mud over the weekend, I was making My Cousin Vinny Jokes/References the entire time we were trying to get it out. Very cool to see this on my feed today

[@its_exar5485]

Oh I'm so glad you took the opportunity haha

[@KS-xk2so]

How's ya Chinese food?

[@andysuekoff8849]

You didn't have positraction

[@00kidney]

Uh I loved that movie! And this recipe looks amazing! By the way I really hope we are going to get some Halloween themed recipes in the next weeks!

[@thewolfofwallstreet627]

Same here. I hope he does recipes for foods we've seen in Halloween themed films and/or horror films throughout this month as that would be awesome

[@bornbot]

@Simply Maplee tf you just say?? You better be lying or joking because ur not funny

[@shammersunite3557]

@Simply Maplee This coming from a vegan who has a bad animation channel. Maybe you should just stay quiet

[@TheDarkLink7]

Yeah and hopefully with the actors who played Michael Myers

[@laurentiare]

@Simply Maplee Your racism is just as bad as your animation channel 😬

[@sarahh9260]

Finally! An excellent way to make shrimp and grits and a the best ratio I have seen in a year going to restaurants! Thank you!!!

[@dissident1337]

Shrimp and grits is my favorite dish and I'm glad to see you do it justice here. I've also had it with chunks of tomato.

[@coltwindstorm2549]

"First up: sweet grits." Next week on Botched by Babish

[@josephnield]

Sweet grits are the only grits I've ever eaten - butter and sugar. I'm not from the south, though.

[@planetperth]

the sweet grits broke my brain

[@danielbickford3458]

According to my mother, my grandfather one-time put sugar on his grits and was glared at by Southern friend.

[@TaeyxBlack]

i’ve seen people put sugar in grits before..that looked like oatmeal though

[@paramagician]

People that eat sweet grits just need to stick to cream of wheat

[@jstohler]

"You guys hear about the ongoing cholesterol problem in this country?" -- a guy who probably eats a plate of ziti every day.

[@w415800]

There is no cholesterol problem, sugar is the problem.

[@eriknelson7077]

Finally!!!!!! I always wanted you to do this dish!!

[@numberoneappgames]

I love the imperfection of cooking in Babish's kitchen.

[@matttypes2695]

My absolute favorite breakfast of all time. I can eat this at any time of the day.

[@chicsheik]

I’m from the south, and when he started playing up those grits and I hadn’t seen a single molecule of butter yet, I was CONCERNED.

[@user-me8hc3bs7i]

WHERES THE PEPPER??

[@GeekyFrignit]

Needs black pepper

[@Hrafnskald]

I feel for you-I winced when he used only salt to season the first time. So much better with true seasonings and fixin's :)

[@snowdrophavensstudio]

Same. I just about lost it with the disturbing lack of black pepper as well. Bless his heart..

[@kbmaure]

I grew up using a little cream at the end to make them creamier too and NEVER left streaks of cheese in the grits.

[@metaphics]

Shrimp and grits are my favorite and I look forward to trying your recipe. Thank you!

[@staffordduecker665]

1:48 Put the eggs directly on the grits and cut them in so as not to lose any of the runny yolks...

[@jeremybot1]

Ate this meal for breakfast nearly every day growing up, absolutely delicious. Nowadays it's a dinnertime staple for me, I usually smother an over easy egg or two with grits and top with cheese and crumbled bacon

[@Greenscyth22]

Vinny Gambini's Magic Grits, I can't start my morning's without em!

[@Shawn_the_Protogen]

I love My Cousin Vinny, we got showed that scene when I was in automotive class in college. I watched the movie and that scene was EXCELLENT.

[@RaynahDennehy]

I love this movie thank you for doing a video dedicated to grits from this classic film.

[@FoodLovesCompany]

“Are these magic grits?” I Love My Cousin Vinny

[@dhananjaykrishnan2072]

Babish: Milk spills over while boiling it Every Indian household ever: "Felt that"

[@InfTlr]

Yes, indians are the only people in the world who ever boil milk

[@yusufgazi7]

Vlad Vochitu Chill, he was just specifically talking about them lol

[@ahardin96]

I loved watching the movie and I have been on a grits kick so these recipes are perfect!

[@Son_of_Robin]

I have been waiting for this episode for YEARS!!!

[@koneheadcokehead4981]

Oh grits never change!

[@csxfan_]

I've been waiting for this exact video for years! Grits are something I don't think have been made in any of your videos yet.

[@bobbygroover]

Thank you babish, it's time grits get the respect they deserve! Literally I moved up north four years ago and the movie is so right, people don't even know what "a grit" is. But they're so delicious!

[@MelonMartian]

I'm stuck here with an ear infection that hurts bad enough that I can't chew much, so I couldn't be more grateful for this video 😭💛 Thank you for giving me more ideas for grits so I have more options!

[@markdriscoll8119]

Hey, could you do the “shnitzengruben(sp)” from Blazing Saddles? You know, the giant sausages Lilly served Sheriff Bart.

[@David_Jr]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 "Baby please, I am not from Havana!"

[@TherealDanielleNelson]

You spelled it right.

[@eliotdriver1100]

But he has to make and consume 15

[@thefareplayer2254]

PLEASE @BabishCulinaryUniverse , make this happen!

[@thatoneoddball2564]

You are making a German spectacle of yourself.

[@chucknastyness]

I just had grits yesterday morning! Butter, Garlic salt, pepper, cheese

[@dij7878]

i love mine garlic salt too 😍😋

[@BugsyFoga]

I recall me and my mom made shrimp and grits a few years ago, so I’ll definitely try out this recipe whenever I get the chance.

[@chrissov4166]

Literally watching My Cousin Vinny right now... An all time favorite!! And it's at this scene , such great timing lol

[@Misale568]

Glad I finally know what grits is! -a Canadian 😅

[@deanospimoniful]

Corn porridge.

[@KS-xk2so]

If you've never seen the movie My Cousin Vinny, treat yoself. It's great.

[@abhimanyuprasad1674]

“Before things get too healthy” must be a quote every chef utilizes

[@LoloVampire96]

I seriously adore this movie...thank you for making this!!

[@cbunny6671]

Been looking for an alternative to oats so unironically thank you babish for teaching me about grits

[@lucasblanchard47]

Grits are absolutely one of my favorite foods for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

[@onepunchbee]

I never had Grits. What does grits taste like?

[@lucasblanchard47]

@@onepunchbee not sure how to describe it. It’s made from hominy, which is closely related to corn. If you don’t add anything to them, they taste very mild and plain. Like a thick porridge. I usually add some butter and cheddar cheese to mine after they’re cooked.

[@onepunchbee]

@@lucasblanchard47 thank you

[@graefx]

"Were they instant grits?" Has been a dismissive remark in my family as long as I can remember.

[@strictlyquality]

Wow, awesome video. love the variations of grits dishes, sweet and savory.

[@ambersmith2120]

Long story short-my fiance watches you all the time so I catch tidbits and today, because of this video, I subscribed to your channel. This was my late father's and my favorite movie and it brought back so many great memories. So a big thanks for doing this one!!! 💜 💜

[@ednascissorhands7398]

The sweet grits I’ve always had were more similar to grit pudding. I’m excited to make one with jam and almonds

[@Idonotlikepeanutbutter832]

If you need an idea to make a scary dish on the week of Halloween, make something with bananas in it: Blue's Clues- Banana Muffins 2011 Looney Tunes Show- Daffy's Complicated Banana Split etc.

[@skylerloggins4902]

Great choice.

[@merci8545]

growing up in the south (of the USA) I'm pretty familiar with grits. It's a kind of soul food for me. I was very excited to see you cover grits. Thanks for making all these vids I have a lot of fun watching them :)

[@epicsamurai5]

YES! Great movie!

[@sherrysink3177]

Awesome! I haven't seen My Cousin Vinny in years, but I still remember the importance of that grits cooking time (and something about tires, lol). This was fun, and all of your grits looked delicious. Come to think of it, I don't think I've ever had grits before. Now I'm curious!

[@zukokurama]

This movie came out long before I was born but it’s probably my favorite of all time.

[@TranceGemini12]

I grew up on that breakfast. You did it justice. As a Southerner, I believe that sweet grits are for people who don't like grits. And I can't wait to try that shrimp and grits recipe myself. That's a dish I have ordered many times but never made. Thank you!

[@tomleonard830]

I love grits sweet, buttery, and cheesy. Oddly I haven’t had shrimp and grits yet

[@underglow59]

Im from the south yall and I approve . Bless your heart babish.

[@shioriryukaze]

I love grits. I guess it's a southern thing but I just really love it for any type of occasion. Even with working in the hospital, cooking grits every single day, I love them. Shrimp and grits is something I'll try no matter what restaurant I go to and Mr babish, there's so many ways to do shrimp and grits that I don't think you can fail at that one. I've had it with tomato gravy, Tabasco gravy, smoked gouda...I mean, it goes on and on. It is a wonderful thing to throw together. I may actually eat later on today for lunch.

[@Spingerex]

I really wanna try shrimp and grits

[@waheedabdullah6371]

If you need a scary & disgusting dish to make on the week of Halloween: 2012 TMNT- Mikey's pizza (Pizza Face episode) Total Drama Presents: The Ridonculous Race- Icelandic Feast Etc.

[@XJIcequeen]

You had me at TMNT

[@andybiz4273]

SO GLAD FOR THIS VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@micheleh6544]

Great movie and the grits coming back up in the trial was my favorite part

[@lindsaythegreat]

Growing up, the trick I was taught for smooth grits is to remove the pan from the heat before whisking in the grits, then returning it to the heat to continue cooking. Watching grits go in with a visible flame underneath gave me anxiety lol.

[@roetemeteor]

You can also slowly but surely pour in the grits while vigorously stirring the water. This takes practice though, and you're going to curdle for the first several attempts.

[@renatocorvaro6924]

The man makes shrimp and grits with three kinds of allium. This man is a true hero.

[@yllibbilly1]

One of my favourite films!

[@massagebyconstance5665]

I grew up on grits (in Illinois) and we always ate them sweet (like oatmeal) as a side for eggs and bacon... cooked in water, with butter, sugar, and "Pet" evaporated milk.

[@Bluetartinator8]

On the week of Halloween or any Tuesday in October, you make Double Dutch Cherry Muffins from Frankenweenie movie

[@gillisjack]

I grew up in Georgia and we had grits, eggs and bacon (or sausage) several times a week. Usually with just salt, pepper and butter, but occasionally a gravy. We did not ever make them with milk or sugar.

[@andrewwestberry1841]

Bless his heart, he put fruit in em. Poor Yankees don't know how to eat right.

[@lydiajacobs3974]

Glad you did this video I love this movie!!

[@ericchapman8956]

Im a truck driver so i dont eat well wmost of the time but one thing i look forward to when i come home is when my wife makes me my favorite breakfast which is grits, bacon, eggs, and toast. She says its the easiest meal of her week but i LOVE it!

[@kianashaye5374]

We definitely need a halloween inspired dish ! Can’t wait to see what else you come up with. Keep up the great work Babish !

[@TheYpurias]

"Sweet grits" oh, ok, someone wants to see an entirely different sort of civil war go on in the comments.

[@AMPProf]

Sugar... lol maybe sugared ham on the side!

[@SeraphimCramer]

That's how I always had them as a kid. Never even heard of savory grits 'til I was a teenager.

[@notvalidcharacters]

@@SeraphimCramer I never heard of either adjective until this video (it was just "grits", period), but if I had to categorize grits, sure they would be a savory. Putting something sweet on them is just perversity.

[@dij7878]

i almost always have grits with breakfast. they are so comfortable. and shrimp and grits is one of my very favorite dishes

[@Bsgrundle]

You can't go wrong with cheese butter shrimp and grits. I love grits. So versatile