How to Cook Hominy

Hominy is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that can be used in many different ways. Learn how to cook hominy from scratch with these simple-to-follow instructions.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 3

Soak time 8

Total Time 11 5

Course How-to

Cuisine American, Gluten-Free, Mexican, Vegan

Servings 4.5 cups cooked

Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

Large stockpot

Ingredients

▢ 1 cup dried hominy
▢ 3 cups Water

Instructions

First, rinse the hominy thoroughly in cold water. Then, transfer it to a large stockpot or container.
Fully cover the hominy with water, using a ratio of 3 cups of water for every cup of hominy. Leave the hominy to soak for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
Drain and rinse the soaked hominy, then transfer it to a large stockpot. Cover it with a 3:1 ratio of water again.
Bring the pot of water and hominy to a boil over high heat. Once it's boiling, lower the heat to a simmer. Let the hominy simmer, partially covered, for 3-4 hours, or until tender.
Check the hominy occasionally, and add more water if needed to keep it covered.
Once tender, remove the hominy from the heat and drain any leftover water. Use the cooked hominy for recipes like pozole, tortillas, and more. Happy eating!

Notes

Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.

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