| Alternative names | Sloosh Doggies |
|---|---|
| Type | Cornbread |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Main ingredients | Cornmeal and bacon grease |
Sloosh was a form of cornbread that was popular during the American Civil War, especially among Confederate soldiers. [1] Civil war historian Shelby Foote described it as a mixture of cornmeal and bacon grease to make a dough, snaked around a rifle ramrod, and cooked over a campfire. [2]
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