Hominy is a Mesoamerican (Mexican) food item produced from dried maize (corn) kernels that have been treated with an alkali, in a process called nixtamalization (nextamalli is the Nahuatl …

Dec 30, 2025 · Hominy is corn, but not straight off the cob. We tell you the facts on canned hominy, masa flour, hominy grits, and cooking with dried hominy.

Jul 12, 2023 · There are three types of hominy: dried, frozen and canned. Dried hominy keeps in the pantry (like beans) and is best soaked overnight before simmering in water until tender. …

Feb 23, 2021 · Hominy is created from maize (also known as field corn), the type of corn behind beloved grain products like corn flakes and corn meal. It can't be enjoyed straight off the cob …

Sep 19, 2025 · Discover what hominy is, how it's made through nixtamalization, and why this ancient corn is a nutritional powerhouse. Easy recipes Included.

hominy, kernels of corn, either whole or ground, from which the hull and germ have been removed by a process usually involving a caustic agent. Hominy was traditionally prepared by boiling …

The hominy gives you that full, satisfied feeling you get from Mexican comfort food. People usually eat it during cold weather and often have it with Ponche Navideño.