See The Inner Workings Of How Stone Ground Grits Are Made At Marsh Hen Mill And Market In South Carolina
You don’t need to be an avid chef to appreciate high quality stone ground grits. A South Carolina starch staple, grits are pretty much a universal dish in the Palmetto State and used in classic meals like shrimp and grits served all over the state. But where do they come from? The highest quality stone ground grits are produced on Edisto Island at Marsh Hen Mill (formerly Geechie Boy Mill).
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The mill is in the process of adopting the new name, Marsh Hen Mill, swapping it out for the more culturally sensitive name it's been known as in the past.
Stone ground grits are made from whole kernels and have more vitamins than highly processed grits. You can almost taste the grits looking at this old equipment.
When you're done watching the process, peruse the market for items to bring home and include in an upcoming meal.
For years the former Geechie Boy Mill, and now Marsh Hen Mill, has catered to some of the most prestigious chefs and restaurants in the area and in the country, including James Beard Award recipients.
So if you want the best stone ground grits money can buy, you've come to the right place.
Marsh Hen Mill is located on Edisto Island on SC-174. It’s in the old Geechie Boy Mill building. Hours are Sunday and Monday, and Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn more about Marsh Hen Mill by visiting the official website for the mill.
Do you use the best grits on the market when you cook at home? We’d love to know!
Robin Jarvis is a travel writer and editor for OnlyInYourState.com with a bachelor's degree in Journalism. Her love for travel has taken her to many parts of the world. She's lived in the Carolinas for nearly three decades and currently resides in Charleston. When she's not working, she loves to cook with friends and check out new adventures. General questions and FAM tours: rjarvis@onlyinyourstate.com.
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