Fried Cornmeal Mush

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   Bring the water to a rapid boil in a heavy covered pot.

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   Add the salt and slowly add the meal to the boiling water, stirring all the time.

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   I like to use a wire whisk for this.

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   Continue stirring until the cornmeal thickens, about 5 minutes.

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   Turn the heat down low and cover the pot.

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   Continue to simmer lightly, stirring the pudding several times for 30 minutes more.

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   Add the 4 tablespoons flour to the mixture.

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   Whip it in, in a hurry.

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   Pour the mush into an oiled loaf pan and chill overnight.

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    In the morning slice the cold mush 1/4-inch thick and fry in oil, butter, bacon fat or a mixture of the same.

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    Fry it slowly until it takes on a golden and crunchy crust.

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    This will take some time, 15 minutes or so on each side.

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    *Flour the slices before frying--they'll brown evenly and taste wonderful!

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    Serve with butter and maple syrup.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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