Fried Hominy - Traditional Tsalagi (Cherokee) Native American Dish

Fried Hominy - Traditional Tsalagi (Cherokee) Native American Dish
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 97.2
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 4.0 mg
  • Sodium: 249.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.6 g
  • Protein: 3.0 g

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Introduction

Cherokee first settled in southeastern North American between A.D. 1000 and 1500. Cherokees referred to themselves as "the Real People" or "the Principal People", which in their language is Ani-yun'wiya' . Cherokee first settled in southeastern North American between A.D. 1000 and 1500. Cherokees referred to themselves as "the Real People" or "the Principal People", which in their language is Ani-yun'wiya' .
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    2 Strips of Bacon
    2 c Hominy
    1 Medium Green Onion
    Salt & Pepper to taste




Directions

1. Drain a can of hominy in a seive. Set aside until ready to use.

2. Heat a cast iron skillet on medium high.

3. Add bacon. Fry on both sides until crisp. Remove bacon from the fryer. Set aside.

4. Chop the green onions into small pieces.

5., Add onions to the fryer. Fry the onions on high heat.

6. Crumble bacon. Add back to the fryer.

7. When the onions start to fry, add hominy and black pepper to taste.

8. Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes first on high heat, then on low.


Serving Size: Makes 4 1/2-cup servings