Corn wars: Which is best? Grits or polenta/mush?

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2. On the cob or popped. Every other method is unnatural.

3. I mean how anyone could side with something called “mush” I don’t know.

   #grits

4. Depends on exactly how it is made. I’d say that grits is incredibly swingy. Good grits are god tier, but bad grits are complete trash. Polenta is a bit more consistent with the quality, but there is still a bit of a thing where good polenta is way different from bad polenta.

   Not sure what mush is. Sounds more like grits but you grouped it with polenta.

5. Grits, when it’s made properly

6. Neither. Masa (for tortillas or tamales).

7. Grits

8. Who is cooking said corn based porridge?

   Either/both are amazing in the right hands.

   I’m a southern girl, so grits is always going to be my go to.

   I disagree with another poster who said it’s easier to be more consistent with polenta. Polenta, at least in the US is constantly undercooked. Grits is just under seasoned.

   Also, mush is not polenta. It’s also not grits. It’s still a cornmeal based porridge.

   Of the three, I’d say it’s the hardest to get right.

9. Grits

10. What is a grit, anyways?

11. local, in season, and on the cob, preferrably grilled

    grits are for breakfast. polenta is an dinner side. unless theres shrimp in which case the previous statement is false. theyre both kinda the same thing and yet completely different. i am not a southerner and good grits are hard to find here.

    creamed corn is fine, PA Dutch corn pie is awesome

    the worst though is cafeteria style boiled canned corn as a side, just a lazy afterthought

12. Of those 2: grits. Shrimp & grits is my favorite grits-based dish.

    But I rarely eat either, tbh.

13. Potato is so utterly dominant in this category its not even worth discussing alternatives. Let corn play to its strengths in the bread category.

14. Hoe cakes or hush puppies

15. Grits all day, with salt and butter. Cornbread or hushpuppies too, if I can get them.

16. Polenta and grits are both wonderful foods and they are my friend

17. I really don’t like either

18. Corn fritters from White Fence Farm.

19. I like them both. Grits for breakfast, polenta for dinner.

20. I’ve never had grits or polenta. I’ve never heard of mush.

21. Cheese grits. Slightly thin. With some crispy bacon mixed in.

22. Grits 100%. With a little salt and butter. Add cheddar cheese if I’m feeling fancy.

23. Grits. This isn’t a war this is a massacre

24. The Hoosier answer is popcorn