Basic Polenta Recipe

1. 1

   Pour liquid into a large saucepan, add in salt and bring to a boil over high heat.

2. 2

   Lower heat sufficient to keep the liquid at a bare simmer.

3. 3

   Slowly add in the cornmeal, stirring contents of pan constantly with a wooden spoon.

4. 4

   The amount of liquid used depends on the thickness desired.

5. 5

   Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 20 min.

6. 6

   The shorter time is for soft polenta; hard polenta takes about 15 to 20 min, when the mix begins to come away from the sides of the pan.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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