Here's my recipe for SC Stone Ground Grits I posted here in 2011, thread is locked so I couldn't quote it. I like small 31-35 shrimp sauteed in olive oil and served with mine.
IMO. Stone ground grits are overrated (when making a dish like this), but that's only my opinion...
Pour about 4 cups of water in a heavy saucepan and cover it. Bring the water to a boil. Remove the lid and add 1 cup of stone-ground grits, 2 tbsp of bacon grease and a pinch of salt and turn the heat down to low or simmer.
Stir the grits continually for about eight minutes or until they begin to thicken to a consistency similar to thick soup. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the grits uncovered for about 20 minutes, stir constantly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat when the grits are creamy and soft. Stir in 1/2 stick of butter and fresh ground pepper to taste. Add about a half cup uf shredded smoked cheese, I like gouda or cheddar.