Cook the Marsh Hen Way

Heirloom recipes made easy. Explore by grain, prep time, or flavor and find your next favorite dish with our step-by-step guides.

MHM Recipes

Easy Freekeh

MHM Recipes

Easy Freekeh

Ingredients: 1 cup of Marsh Hen Mill Freekeh 3-4 cups of water or broth   Directions: Combine the freekeh and water (or broth) in a large pot. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 35-40 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Drain the excess moisture from the pot, and then fluff with a fork. *Cooking time may vary depending on the stove top and the conditions in the kitchen. Elevation and humidity effect cooking times.
Easy Sea Island Red Peas or Black-eyed Peas

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Easy Sea Island Red Peas or Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients: 1 Cup Marsh Hen Mill Sea Island Red Peas or Black-eyed Peas Salt (to taste) Water Directions: Give the peas a good rinse. Transfer the peas to a jar or pot and cover with water and stir in the salt. Let soak overnight, up to 24 hours. When ready to cook, drain the peas and transfer to a pot. Add enough water to go about 3″ above the peas. Add salt. Bring to a boil and let cook for 15 minutes. At the 15-minute mark, reduce the heat to low so that the peas are just below a simmer.  Cook the peas until soft, about 40-45 minutes, occasionally tasting to reach the desired texture. If serving immediately, drain the peas through a fine mesh sieve and place them in a bowl. If storing, allow the peas to cool completely in their liquid, and then store in their broth in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to three months. *Cooking time may vary depending on the stove top and the conditions in the kitchen. Elevation and humidity effect cooking times.  
Easy Johnny Cakes

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Easy Johnny Cakes

Ingredients: 1 cup Marsh Hen Mill Johnny Cakes Mix 1 cup of water 1/4 cup of milk Bacon drippings (butter or other oil/fat can be used) Directions: In a medium saucepan bring water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and pour Johnny Cake mix into a mixing bowl. Stirring constantly, drizzle the hot water over the mix. After the batter is thoroughly mixed, stir in the milk. Heat the bacon drippings in a large cast iron frying pan on medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, drop your batter by the spoonful. Cook until both sides are golden brown, just like a pancake. *Cooking time may vary depending on the stove top and the conditions in the kitchen. Elevation and humidity effect cooking times.
Easy Rice

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Easy Rice

Ingredients: 1 Cup Marsh Hen Mill Carolina Gold Rice, Charleston Gold Rice or Middlins 1.5 cups Water, Stock, or broth Directions: Place rice and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Stir and cover. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for 15 more minutes. Do not remove the lid during this time. Fluff with a fork and serve. *Cooking time may vary depending on the stove top and the conditions in the kitchen. Elevation and humidity effect cooking times.
Low Country Shrimp and Grits

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Low Country Shrimp and Grits

Ingredients: 3 cups water 1 cup Marsh Hen Mill Stone Ground Grits 1 1/2 cups half and half Salt to taste Dollop of butter handful finely chopped tomatoes and onions 1 lb. peeled shrimp 1/2 cup white wine Directions: Bring water to boil and add grits slowly. Cover. Reduce heat to low and stir occasionally. As grits thicken add half and half. Continue to cook for 1 hour, stir occasionally. Shrimp Gravy Put dollop of butter in frying pan. Sauté tomatoes and onions over medium-high heat until they begin to caramelize. Toss in shrimp. Using a wood spoon, continue to stir shrimp, tomatoes, and onions until shrimp turn pink. Splash in 1/2 cup of white wine and continue to stir until shrimp are done and wine has reduced Plate grits. Pour entire shrimp and gravy over grits. Enjoy. TID BIT — Shrimp and grits started out as a seasonal fisherman’s dish of shrimp cooked in bacon grease served over creamy grits in the Low Country where they were also known as “breakfast shrimp.” The simple seafood breakfast became an iconic Southern dish.
Easy Grits

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Easy Grits

Ingredients: 1 Cup Marsh Hen Mill Stone Ground Grits (any type) 4 Cups Water Salt and Butter to taste Directions: Bring water to a rapid boil in a heavy saucepan. (see note) Add salt and butter. Add grits and stir well until water boils again. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover and continue cooking for 25-30 minutes, stirring often and adding water as needed. Add additional salt and butter to taste. yields about 4 cups of cooked grits Note: You may start with 3 cups of water and add the 4th as needed while cooking if you would like as this may reduce cook time but will require a closer eye and more stirring. *Cooking time may vary depending on the stove top and the conditions in the kitchen. Elevation and humidity effect cooking times.

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