Delicious corn flavored and interesting to chew hominy is the answer to so many dinner time questions! Here is how to showcase hominy for a delicious side dish and I show you how to cook canned hominy!
Hominy is a perfect and easy side dish to prepare for dinner. It is ready in just minutes with minimal preparations. It’s easy to fix and something that kids love too!
WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS!
- Uses flavors that your family is familiar with even if they aren’t familiar with hominy
- The powdered garlic and onion mean that you don’t have to chop up anything
- Using leftover bacon (is there such a thing?) adds a ton of yummy flavor that everyone loves!
WHAT IS HOMINY?
Hominy is field corn that has been treated with lye so that the husky kernel from the outside of the corn. No worries, the lye is washed away.
Hominy can then be ground into GRITS (you know, MY FAVORITE!), flour or many other favorite corn products! One of those is the recipe on this page!
WHERE DO I BUY HOMINY?
You can buy hominy at your local grocery store or through your online grocery resource like Amazon!
WHERE CAN I FIND HOMINY IN THE GROCERY STORE?
Hominy is found in the grocery store in the canned vegetables section and you can usually find it in the hispanic section as well.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) AND TIPS AND TRICKS
DOES HOMINY EXPIRE?
Yes, hominy, like every other canned good expires. Look at your can for the expiration date.
DOES CANNED HOMINY NEED TO BE COOKED?
Canned hominy is already cooked and you can eat it straight from the can. That said, it will taste better if you cook it first. See the recipe at the bottom of the page.
HOW LONG IS HOMINY GOOD FOR?
Once your hominy is cooked it will be good for about five days if kept covered and in the refrigerator.
CAN I FREEZE HOMINY?
Yes, once you have cooked your hominy, you can freeze it very well.
Place in a resealable freezer safe bag
Remove as much air as possible
Label the bag with contents and date
Place in the freezer.
Use within three months.
CAN I FRY MY HOMINY?
Yes, you can fry the hominy instead of cooking the way I describe in the recipe card and video below.
To fry hominy…
Drain the can of hominy well.
Melt 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in your frying pan (substitute butter if you do not have bacon grease).
Pu the hominy in the frying pan and allow to cook on each side about 2-3 minutes.
WHAT OTHER WAYS CAN I USE HOMINY?
Use hominy in any way that you would usually use corn…
- In casseroles
- Try it in soups
- Perfect with eggs!
As a side dish to replace potatoes.
WHAT CAN I SERVE WITH HOMINY?
We love hominy with
crockpot pot roast
Tomato Pie
Four Cheese Pasta Bake
Grandma’s Maple Pumpkin Bread!
WHAT EQUIPMENT WILL I NEED TO COOK MY HOMINY
You need..
- A saucepan
- A spoon to stir.
LET’S SEE HOW THIS IS DONE!
First drain your hominy and then put everything into a medium sized saucepan.
how to cook canned hominy
Heat till bubbling and heated through. Then serve!
how to cook canned hominy
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THE RECIPE FOR HOW TO COOK CANNED HOMINY
How To Cook Canned Hominy
Ingredients
- 1 15.5 oz can hominy
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 Tbs butter
- 1 strip crispy bacon
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp cayenne
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the can of hominy
- Pour all of the other ingredients into a medium sized saucepan over medium heat on the stove top.
- Heat saucepan till ingredients are heated through
- serve hot
Notes
Nutrition
Kaliegh Brunette
Thursday 23rd of July 2020
Thank you for teaching me how to use canned hominy!
Wendi Spraker
Thursday 23rd of July 2020
Hi Kaleigh, I'm glad to be of help! Thanks for leaving a comment!
Janina
Sunday 21st of June 2020
In the video you added vinegar but it wasn't listed in the written recipe. What does the vinegar do? Thanks!
Wendi Spraker
Monday 22nd of June 2020
Hi Janina, This recipe (and most with canned foods) is very versatile and you can add a little of this and that as needed. The vinegar gives this recipe a nice little added pop. You can give it a little splash (about 1 tsp) and see how it brightens up the flavors of the food).
Mary
Monday 8th of June 2020
Why drain, then add more water?
Wendi Spraker
Tuesday 9th of June 2020
Hi Mary, You drain and then add more water (or chicken stock) because the water in the water in the can often tastes a lot like a can and has a lot of starchy run off from the hominy. That's a flavor that just isn't good in my book and you do yourself and the flavors of your dish a favor when you just start with fresh water or stock. Thanks for asking!
Cameo17
Wednesday 13th of May 2020
Tysm. Great recipe.
Wendi Spraker
Wednesday 13th of May 2020
Wonderful! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Jaybird
Sunday 22nd of March 2020
Like did 50 yrs ago I'd Fri bacon rhen Fri Hominy in that with garlic An onion. Like home frys only better
Wendi Spraker
Sunday 22nd of March 2020
Sounds delish!