Homemade Hominy

1. 1

   Put lye in iron kettle.

2. 2

   Add one pint of cold water.

3. 3

   When lye is dissolved, add one gallon boiling water and stir thoroughly. Add shelled corn.

4. 4

   Bring to boiling point; boil 20 minutes, stirring constantly.

5. 5

   If mixture cooks down, add more boiling water.

6. 6

   When the husk is off corn, it is ready to wash.

7. 7

   Wash corn. Fill the kettle with cold water.

8. 8

   Wash 4 or 5 times.

9. 9

   Cover with cold water; bring to boil and cook 4 hours.

10. 10

    When done, you should have 7 quarts of hominy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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