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I am a born and raised southern boy, and I have never heard of grits pie. I decided to give it a try. Great texture and taste, very easy to make. Will definitely make again and share with friends and family. Since there is sugar mixed with grits, I bet this was originally a Yankee recipe since no self respecting Southerner would ever put sugar on grits. No matter where it came from or who made it first, it is still a great pie, give it a try.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"09\/14\/2014 13:11","GUID":"0c8396f7b15b455c92904c378cf4ab4e","MemberId":4577232,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"skipperstrucking","SubmittedDate":"09\/14\/2014 13:10"},{"Comment":"
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