Carolina Gold Rice Middlins (Rice Grits) from Marsh Hen Mill

The best-kept secret in Lowcountry cooking. Carolina Gold Rice Middlins are the broken and imperfect pieces of Carolina Gold Rice left over from milling, stone ground by Marsh Hen Mill on Edisto Island into a coarse grain that cooks up like polenta but tastes like rice. Smooth, thick, and exceptionally good at sopping up gravy, sauces, and pan drippings.

Middlins are a traditional Gullah-Geechee staple that fell out of mainstream use when commercial rice milling standardized the supply chain and discarded the "imperfect" grains. Marsh Hen Mill brings them back as what they always were: one of the most flavorful and versatile grains in the Lowcountry pantry.

How to cook:

• Use more water than you would for rice: 4 to 6 cups of water per 1 cup of middlins
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes
• Strain and spread on a pan to cool if using in bread or other applications
• Finish with a drizzle of Lowcountry Herb Infused Olive Oil or California Arbequina Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a pinch of Bulls Bay Sea Salt

Perfect for:

• A creamy, porridge-style breakfast bowl with honey and fresh fruit
• A savory side dish for braised meats, shrimp, and stewed vegetables
• Adding to bread dough for a hearty, slightly chewy texture
• Using as a base for risotto-style dishes
• Serving alongside Sea Island Red Peas for an authentic Lowcountry combination

Great as a gift for:

• Heritage grain enthusiasts and adventurous home cooks
• Anyone curious about Gullah-Geechee culinary tradition
• Charleston food lovers who want something genuinely different
• Pair with Carolina Gold Rice and Sea Island Red Peas for a complete Lowcountry grain gift

Size: 1.5lb bag
Producer: Marsh Hen Mill (formerly Geechie Boy Mill), Edisto Island, SC
Shipping: Ships nationwide. Free shipping on orders over $50.