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This Southwestern hominy is sweet, savory and subtly spicy. It\u2019s a great side for a number of similarly themed dishes, like tostadas or carne asada. In terms of your options, you’ll find dried, canned or frozen hominy, and any variety will work well here. If you\u2019re new to this dish and curious about how to make hominy, let’s get started.<\/p>\n
In a saucepan, saute the green pepper and onion in the butter until they’re tender.<\/p>\n Add the hominy, chili powder, paprika, salt and pepper to the pan. Cook, uncovered, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 5 to 10 minutes, or until the hominy is heated through.<\/p>\n To store this dish, first allow it to come to room temperature. Next, transfer the leftovers into an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to four days. When you’re ready to eat, reheat the hominy over medium heat on the stovetop, stirring occasionally.<\/p>\n Once the hominy has cooled to room temp, place it in an airtight container. If you have a lot of leftovers, break them up into several containers, because it will be easier to thaw them later. Keep the leftovers in the freezer for up to four months. To thaw, transfer the leftovers to the fridge to sit overnight.<\/p>\n To make hominy, corn must be nixtamalized, or soaked in an alkaline solution for several hours. This causes the hull of the corn to break apart and the kernel to soften. Although this process sounds like a product of the industrial era, it\u2019s actually been used in Mexico since the pre-Columbian era.<\/p>\n Once you know how to cook hominy, it’s actually the base ingredient for a variety of foods, including tamales, pozole<\/a> and tortillas. Apart from traditional dishes, you can use hominy in less conventional ways, like this hominy casserole<\/a>.<\/p>\n Corn that hasn’t been nixtamalized is virtually indigestible, so it acts as a good source of insoluble fiber. On the other hand, hominy is soft enough that we can digest and absorb its nutrients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This recipe has been in our family for a long time, but I’m not sure where it originated. Though it has a Southwestern flair, we love it here in Missouri.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2085908,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304328,305271,304338,304390,303966,304988,304368,303887,304268,305383,305374,304350,324623,304016,304243,304388,304313,304395,304005,304398,304150,303883,305031,304403],"categories-v2":[308984,308481,309216,308992,308761,308495,308935,308745,308478,259483,309391,309381,309001,309177,308579,309586,308752,308313,308782,308549,308797,309434,308476,308975,308812],"coauthors":[343368],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Hominy Taco Chili","post_link":"\/recipes\/hominy-taco-chili\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps22467_EFM1339618D39B.jpg"},{"post_title":"Southwestern Chicken","post_link":"\/recipes\/southwestern-chicken\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps24145_QC10597D52A-5.jpg"},{"post_title":"White Chili with 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It wasn't bad, but we felt that the addition of green bell pepper and chili powder just didn't elevate the flavor of the hominy all that much. \nAs a fan Southwestern & Mexican cuisine, I took my cue from the flavors of New Mexico cooking the second time and swapped the green bell bell pepper for roasted, peeled and diced poblano pepper, and added some cumin and a little chipotle powder. We felt the finished dish had much more of a \"Southwestern flair\" than it did the first time. \nNOTE: If ground chipotle is too hot, use smoked paprika. You'll get that smokiness, without the heat.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest355402"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and easy! I had only one can of hominy, so I added a cup of frozen corn to it. Instead of the suggested spices, I used Chipotle Chile powder, coriander, cumin and salt (maybe 1\/4 tsp of each, or to taste). I also added about 1\/2 tsp lime juice.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-03-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"EricMillis"},"reviewBody":"Good - much better than we expected. Didn't have regular paprika but had some smoked paprika which added nicely to the taste. We'll do it again sometime.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest6422"},"reviewBody":"I had hominy in freezer I wanted to use. This was a tasty side dish with lots of flavor. Use 2 instead of 3 teaspoons of chili powder if you want it a little less spicy. I also added a Lille cumin like other reviewers recommended. Would make again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-03-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PrplMonky5"},"reviewBody":"This was a good way to spice up plain old hominy, especially since you don't see many recipes for hominy! We enjoyed it but thought it lacked something. 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Step 2: Add the hominy and seasonings<\/h3>\n
KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Hominy Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Hominy<\/h2>\n
Can I freeze hominy?<\/h3>\n
Hominy Tips<\/h2>\n
KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
What\u2019s the difference between corn and hominy?<\/h3>\n
What do you do with hominy?<\/h3>\n
Is hominy better for you than corn?<\/h3>\n