CORN MEAL MUSH (FRIED POLENTA) OR GRITS

SIMPLE CORNMEAL MUSH OR GRITS

NOTES

this recipe works for grits or mush, double the recipe for one bread loaf pan of mush

　

INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups water
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 t salt

　

DIRECTIONS

pour 2 cups water and the salt into a pan and bring to boil. while waiting for the water to boil, pour 1 cup cold water into a bowl. pour the cornmeal into the bowl and mix with the cold water till it is a creamy texture with no lumps. when the water on the stove is boiling turn the heat to medium high, slowly stir in the cold water/cornmeal mixture. continuously stir for about 5 minutes and then remove from heat.


FOR MUSH:

spray the loaf pan with non stick cooking spray and pour the mixture into it. cover with plastic wrap and let it set overnight in the fridge.

to prepare slice about half inch thick and fry in butter, dont turn over till first side is crisp.
serve with maple syrup, butter,  or gravy... or your favorite toppings

FOR GRITS:

serve in a bowl with your favorite additions. milk, brown sugar, jam, honey, butter, maple syrup