Crock Pot Method For Polenta Grits Or Mush Recipes

Steps:

• Spray the crock pot with cooking spray.
• Turn heat on HIGH.
• Add the liquid (use 8 cups for coarse ground cornmeal, 7 for finer grinds), salt, and cornmeal; stir well.
• Cover and cook for 1 hour on HIGH.
• Stir well and turn heat to LOW.
• Cover and stir occasionally.
• Cook for 6-9 hours on LOW until tender and very thick.

Steps:

• In large bowl combine cornmeal and 2 cups cold water.
• Pour 8 cups boiling water into 4 qt crock pot add salt and butter. When butter melts carefully add wet cornmeal stirring.
• Cover and cook on low for 6 to 9 hours (3 to 4 hours on high), stirring occasionally.
• Transfer polenta mixture to greased loaf pans. Chill til cold and firm. Remove from pans.
• Wrap individual loaves in foil or slice for desired recipes and carefully place in large freezer bags; 1 layer per bag. Stack bags after frozen. Makes 3 - 4 loaves depending on pan size.