hominy

noun

hom·i·ny ˈhä-mə-nē

: kernels of corn that have been soaked in a caustic solution (as of lye) and then washed to remove the hulls

Examples of hominy in a Sentence

We had pork and hominy stew.

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Diners can choose between six bases and five proteins, customizing their meal with toppings like Osage hominy, roasted green chiles and elderberry vinaigrette. —

Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2024 With shredded chicken and white-corn hominy floating in a stock flavored with poblano and jalapeño peppers and plenty of cilantro, this stew needs to be on the menu. —

Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023 Add the hominy and bring to a simmer over moderate heat. —

Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Nov. 2021 For the uninitiated, this peppery soup is made with a red chili pepper base and teems with tripe and hominy and garnished with diced onions, fresh herbs — watch for oregano stems! —

Mara Severin, Anchorage Daily News, 25 Feb. 2021 See all Example Sentences for hominy