Old-Fashioned Hominy

3 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 5 qt. white corn
  • 1/2 c. lye
  • 6 qt. water

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all the ingredients in a stone jar or enamel pan (nothing else!).
  2. 2
    Soak for 15 hours until the husks come off easily. Drain.
  3. 3
    Wash in cold water several times, removing the husks. Place in a kettle and cover with water.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, changing the water 3 times in the process. Store in the freezer.

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