Traditional Polenta Recipe

We use our Floriani Red Flint Corn to make a fabulous, rich, creamy polenta, though it can be made with any flint corn cultivar.

How to transform your homegrown whole corn kernels into cornmeal.

Traditional Polenta Recipe

Ingredients:

1 part coarsely ground flint corn
3 parts water
tablespoon of butter
pinch of salt
some people add cheese!

Method:

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil
Add a pinch of salt
Slowly whisk in 1 cup of corn meal
Add a tablespoon of butter
Simmer as low as possible for at least an hour, two if you have time
Stir frequently to avoid sticking to the bottom of the pan

You may have to add a little water to maintain desired consistency. As shown in the photo below, we like our polenta thick enough to stay in place when served!

Should you have extra polenta, thicken with a bit of flour to form patties and form patties. Fry both sides in hot oil. Serve with a drizzle of maple or sorghum syrup for breakfast.

Homeground Floriani Red Flint Cornmeal transformed into rich, creamy polenta in a traditional copper Italian Polenta Pot

Have extra polenta? Use it to make these yummy Polenta Cakes!

Have you made this recipe? We'd love to hear from you! Please email Seeds at GreatLakesStapleSeeds dot com with pictures and/or feedback!