Basic Soft Polenta

Directions

1. 1
   Bring the stock to a boil in a medium sauce pan.
2. 2
   Slowly add cornmeal to the pot whisking constantly to prevent clumping.
3. 3
   Return to a simmer while continuing to whisk.
4. 4
   Reduce heat to as low as possible, cover, and cook for 30-50 minutes stirring ever 2-4 minutes.
5. 5
   Serve as is or pour polenta into a rectangular baking dish, chill for several hours to set the polenta, cut into wedges or circles, bake, saute, or fry the pieces of polenta until golden brown and crisp.