Confederate cush with bacon, beef and corn
A classic American dish from the Civil War era: melted lard, cooked beef, and cornmeal, served hot like a stew. Simple and rustic.
This dish became popular among the Confederate armies during the Civil War, as its ingredients were readily available in almost every household.
Ingredients and directions
- Prep time10 min
- Cook time25 min
- Resting20 min
- Total55 min
- DifficultyEasy
- CostBudget
- Cooking methodfrying pan
- Estimated cost$8.34 $2.09 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 15, 2026.
Ingredients
people
- $1.90
- $5.72
- $0.63
- $0.09
Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 4 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.
Directions
- Place the bacon in a hot cast-iron skillet and let the fat render.
- Add the beef, then slowly pour in 1 liter of water. Bring to a boil.
- Add the cornmeal and stir until the mixture is dry. ≈ 4 min
- Remove the frying pan from the heat and allow it to cool.
- Serve hot, like a stew. ≈ 2 min
The bill
Confederate cush with bacon, beef and corn
- 200 g of fatty bacon, diced$1.90
- 300 g of cooked beef, cut into small pieces$5.72
- 150 g of cornmeal (polenta)$0.63
- 1 clove of garlic (optional)$0.09
Total$8.34
that's $2.09 per person
Estimated price; varies by store.
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