It’s groovy how certain foods can trigger childhood memories…
Food brings forth strong emotions and seeing a favorite dish on a menu or hearing someone talk about a certain dish can transport us back to being young.
That’s what fried cornmeal mush does for me…
When Mom or Grandma made it, it was a huge treat. The aroma of it sizzling in the skillet was mouth watering.
Hot from the skillet, placed on the plate with a dollop of butter and a swirl of maple syrup, it was heaven - delicious beyond words ~ and it still is to this day!
Hot from the skillet, placed on the plate with a dollop of butter and a swirl of maple syrup, it was heaven - delicious beyond words ~ and it still is to this day!
Mom usually served plain mush; meatless. In later years, she started adding crumbled fried sausage to the batter, or maybe, crumbled fried bacon. So many options…
If you’ve never experienced fried mush, I hope you give this a try!
Now, you tell me: what is your favorite childhood food, what food brings back memories for you?
Ingredients:
2¾ cups boiling water
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup cold water
Method:
Mix cornmeal and 1 cup cold water.
1 pound pork sausage, fried and crumbled*
Vegetable oil or non-stick cooking spray
Flour for dredging
Method:
Mix cornmeal and 1 cup cold water.
Gradually add to boiling water and salt, stirring constantly.
Add cooked crumbled sausage.
Cook, about 15-20 minutes, covered, on low heat until thick, stirring frequently.
Grease or spray loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
Refrigerate over-night.
Next morning, place small amount of oil in skillet.
ENJOY!
Cut cornmeal loaf in slices.
Roll in flour and fry in oil until golden.
Serve with butter and maple syrup or powdered sugar.
*Omit sausage, it’s delicious plain ~ or add fried crumbled bacon, that’s good also.
ENJOY!
