Confusing Groceries: Hominy Grits

Part 12 in a series about the most confusing items to shop for in the grocery store covers hominy grits. Learn the differences so you're never left with the wrong ingredient.

[zachlebar]

Gotta love when a grocery item is so confusing it requires a follow up on what ELSE is confusing about it

[hiimemily]

"Could I get some grits?"
"Hominy grits?"
"I don't know, a cup?"

[marcochimio]

“A square rectangle problem.”

I love this quote. Definitely stealing it.

[MysteicVoltronus]

I think the issue is that when these items were introduced 60+ years ago, companies would run ads to explain what was different, why they did it, and if the flavor or use changed. Then at some point either companies stopped explaining stuff because I guess they expected it to be handed down the family line like legends or ads turned into "buy stuff NOW! Look at the pretty colors."

[elenahernandez]

Your knowledge and ability to simplify this important information just earned you a sub!

[Kfroguar]

I do appreciate that you are explaining that groceries are confusing, rather than calling us dumb for not knowing.

[mlhayes]

I always thought method man was saying “harmony grits” on The What and thought it was a clever metaphor for his music. Then I watched your pozole video and realized I’m a silly silly gringo.

[AndrewBeals]

Now please inform people why sweet potatoes are not yams.

[finnmcool]

Thanks for the follow up. I was confused by that distinction. I remember when maize porridge had lots of regional names. I learned to make it as hasty pudding, but understood corn pone to be the same thing. It's odd how one or two names take over.

[RealBenitoMussolini]

You are genuinely one of my favorite creators on this platform

[Chisco.Hda]

I love how you talk and describe the items with your hands. We need more of that confidence! Keep up the vids

[happytownworld]

You’re gonna need 5 shorts just to explain tomato sauces. Can’t wait!

[jonw]

I remember when you were gonna quit YouTube or scaling back then a week later you blow up lol so happy to see you doing your thing

[bexyrexy]

You’re so sweet and I love the way you teach. You remind me of a nice family guy from the Tucson area!

[djg]

Would love a video of Garlic Powder, Granulated Garlic, and Garlic salt.

[Pinko_Jess]

I saw the extra video that you made about this series and I just wanna say that I absolutely loved it and I may end up watching them all

[jesseandersen]

I wish there were as many hominy grits videos as there are oatmeal videos. They are my latest obsession.

[deborahasher]

I really like homey grits with lots of butter, cheese and black pepper.

[hydra]

I like your apron and I appreciate the effort you put into your presentation :)

[skullshot]

To clarify further (or make it more confusing), a lot of the time quick cooking grits will have been nixtamalized and longer cooking grits wont be. And they dont always label it as such