Best Never Lumpy Cornmeal Mush Recipes

FRIED CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Bring 2 3/4 cups water to a boil over high heat.
• Combine cornmeal, 1 cup cold water, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
• Gradually add the cornmeal mixture to the boiling water, constantly stirring while adding the mixture.
• Reduce heat to medium-high and cook the cornmeal until thick.
• Reduce heat to low and cover the pan.
• Cook 5 more minutes, stirring frequently.
• Pour cooked cornmeal into a loaf pan.
• Cool the cornmeal to room temperature then refrigerate it for several hours.
• Turn the cornmeal out of the loaf pan and cut it into 1-inch slices.
• Put just enough oil in a skillet to cover the bottom.
• Place the skillet over medium heat and heat the oil until hot. It will begin to shimmer. Do not let it get too hot or begin smoke.
• Fry the cornmeal slices slowly in the hot oil until browned on the bottom.
• Gently turn the slices over in the pan and fry them until browned on the bottom.
• Serve fried mush hot with butter and syrup.

FRIED MUSH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• In a small bowl, mix together the cornmeal, milk and salt.
• Slowly pour the cornmeal/milk mixture into the boiling water, stirring constantly.
• Bring it to a boil again, then reduce heat and stir almost constantly (to avoid clumps) for about 15 minutes or until the mixture is thickened to the consistency you like.
• Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 loaf pan and allow it to cool to room temperature.
• Once the cornmeal has cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and place the pan in the refrigerator overnight or until the mixture has become firm (at least 8 hours).
• Remove the cornmeal loaf from the pan and slice it into 1/2" to 1" slices. (We usually slice the loaf into 10 slices, then cut those slices in half so they cook more quickly and make smaller pieces.)
• Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Once the pan is hot, add the slices and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and heated through. Watch them closely so they don't burn.
• Serve immediately with maple syrup or honey if desired.

CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Mix together cornmeal, water, and salt in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes.
• If using as cereal, spoon mush into bowls and serve with milk and sugar, if desired. If frying, pour mixture into a loaf pan and chill completely. Remove from pan, cut into slices, and fry in a small amount of oil over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Serve with sauce of your choice.