Cook The Book: Nassau Grits

• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 3/4 cup ground or finely chopped ham (about 6 ounces)
• 1 14-ounce can chopped tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
• 3/4 cup uncooked white grits
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning once, until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels. Once cooled, crumble into bits and set aside.
2. Pour off all the bacon drippings except for 2 to 3 tablespoons. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute until the onion is translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the ham, stirring to mix well. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and garlic and reduce the heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, cook the grits as directed on the package instructions. When they reach a creamy state, stir in the ham and tomato mixture. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a large serving bowl and crumble the bacon over the top. Serve immediately.

bacon, onion, bell pepper, ground, tomatoes, garlic, white grits, salt

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2007/09/cook-the-book-nassau-grits.html (may not work)