Old-Fashioned Fried Cornmeal Mush

Step 1

Bring 3 c. water and salt to a boil in a medium pan over high heat.

Step 2

Combine 1 c. cold water and 1 c. cornmeal in a bowl or similar container.

Step 3

Slowly stir cornmeal mixture into the boiling water and continue stirring constantly until thickened.

Step 4

Reduce heat to low or med.-low and cover.

Step 5

Cook for 5 - 10+ minutes until desired texture is reached, stirring occasionally. The cooking time will vary depending on your preferences and the grind of the cornmeal. It may take up to 30 minutes for a coarser grind.

Step 6

Pour into a buttered loaf pan and cover when cool enough to refrigerate.

Step 7

Refrigerate overnight or for at least several hours until the loaf is firm and cold.

Step 8

To fry slice as much of the loaf as you want to use into the desired thickness (usually about 1/4 to 1/2-inch).

Step 9

Put butter or grease in a skillet or on a griddle over med.-high heat. When hot, add the slices of cornmeal mush and fry until golden brown on both sides.

Step 10

Serve with maple syrup, creamed tomatoes, or any other topping of your choosing.

Step 11

Cover leftover loaf to have another time. It lasts a couple of days in the refrigerator.