I was born in the South, and most of my family are still there but I never acquired the taste for grits. Just doesn’t taste like food. I’ll take pan fried potatoes or okra over grits any day of the week.
I was stationed in Hawaii for a number of years. Poi is the local equivalent. I tried for years to like it, never could.
Not trying to make you like grits, but. My Younger Brother introduced me to , next day chilled and extra-firm cold grits.
Take todays grits, place in square glass casserole., refrig. overnight. Next day slice 1/2” thick slabs and fry in light bacon fat. goes great with a couple of eggs.
Altogether different taste and texture.
My crazy Brother also like Cold Collard Greens “sammich”. with Mayo and Tabasco, Said it cured hangovers?
Stay healthy.