Each box of this Ham Seasoning contains 8 little packets. Down here in the South we season almost everything with some type of pork, be it ham, bacon, or bacon grease. I use about a half a pack in cooking grits. I add it to the water I’m using to cook the grits in. After the grits start to get thick I then add about a quarter teaspoon of dried basil and a tablespoon of butter. You can add about a quarter cup of cheddar cheese too if you like. Talk about GOOD! We had some this morning…….