Making Hominy & Processing
Nixtamalization process for corn. Can dry the hominy and grind up for grits, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8nBFr-AwNM
Keep corn frozen till using or use dehydrator. Test: Properly dried corn should shatter when broken, not bend.
Use stainless steel pot and any metal utensil used are stainless or wood.
4 cps corn
Gal water
2Tb pickling lime (cal or calcium Hydroxide)
Mix lime in water and pour in corn.
Bring all to a boil. Simmer with lid ajar for hour or so till water starts to turn yellow and hearts (dark tips start coming off). The Kernels need to swell up and kernels are soft.
Remove from heat and let set from 12-24 hrs. or overnight.
Drain lime water off and get rid of it outside, not the drain.
Wash off kernels till corn and skin is separated and rinsed off.
Dump in a bowl or pot, and cover with water. Use hands to rub skins off.
Rinse thoroughly, several times. Water should be clear. Yellow corn takes more rinsing than White corn. Don’t skimp on the rinsing.
Pressure Can or Cook up a