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OriginMesoamerica (origin of corn, nixtamalization process)
Primary useSoups, stews, side dishes
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Common carton size
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Store opened canned hominy in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
Cooking Tips
Rinse canned hominy thoroughly before using to remove the canning liquid.
Hominy adds a wonderful texture to pozole, succotash, and cornbread.
For a simple side dish, sauté rinsed hominy with butter or oil, onions, and your favorite seasonings.
Pairs With
Chiles
Cilantro
Lime
Tomatoes
Pork
Chicken
Onions
Garlic
Common Mistakes
Not rinsing canned hominy, which can leave an unpleasant metallic taste.
Overcooking hominy, which can make it mushy.
Also called
Aliases
- Yellow Hominiesplural
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