Fried Grits With Ham
["1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. finely diced, fully cooked ham", "1 egg", "shortening", "1 c. quick cooking hominy grits", "1 Tbsp. margarine or butter", "1/4 c. all-purpose flour", "maple flavored syrup"]
["In saucepan, combine 4 cups water and salt.", "Bring to boiling. Slowly stir in grits.", "Cook, covered, over low heat for 2 1/2 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.", "Stir in ham and margarine.", "Pour into", "a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan. Cool. Chill until firm, about 3 hours.", "Cut in 2-inch squares. Beat egg with 2 tablespoons cold water. Dip squares in egg mixture, then in flour. In skillet, cook grit squares on both sides in small amount of hot shortening until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.", "Serve with maple flavored syrup.", "Makes 4 servings."]
["salt", "ham", "egg", "shortening", "hominy grits", "margarine", "all-purpose", "maple"]