Fried Cornmeal Mush

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the water to a rapid boil in a heavy covered pot.
2. 2
   Add the salt and slowly add the meal to the boiling water, stirring all the time.
3. 3
   I like to use a wire whisk for this.
4. 4
   Continue stirring until the cornmeal thickens, about 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Turn the heat down low and cover the pot.
6. 6
   Continue to simmer lightly, stirring the pudding several times for 30 minutes more.
7. 7
   Add the 4 tablespoons flour to the mixture.
8. 8
   Whip it in, in a hurry.
9. 9
   Pour the mush into an oiled loaf pan and chill overnight.
10. 10
    In the morning slice the cold mush 1/4-inch thick and fry in oil, butter, bacon fat or a mixture of the same.
11. 11
    Fry it slowly until it takes on a golden and crunchy crust.
12. 12
    This will take some time, 15 minutes or so on each side.
13. 13
    *Flour the slices before frying--they'll brown evenly and taste wonderful!
14. 14
    Serve with butter and maple syrup.