Homemade Hominy Corn Nuts – either baked or fried, are a delicious, addictive, salty and crunchy snack you can’t get enough of!
2 x 435g cans Lodi White Hominy, rinsed and dried
2 cups peanut oil
3 tbsp salt, finely crushed
3 tbsp old bay seasoning, optional
3 tbsp ranch seasoning, optional
1. Baking Method:
2. Preheat oven to 400°.
3. Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil over kernels, and toss in salt and seasonings.
4. Bake for 45 minutes, until occasionally bursting and golden brown.
5. Frying Method:
6. Heat oil to around 350°.
7. Add kernels, in small batches, and cook until golden brown- about 10 minutes.
8. Be very careful, as kernels can pop and explode, and send oil flying. Use splatter cover or lid that is slightly ajar to help from being burned by oil. Kernels will spit a lot of hot oil when adding to pan so stand back.
9. Remove, shaking excess oil back into pan.
10. Pat dry with paper towels to remove any excess oil.
11. Coat with salt, and optional seasonings and enjoy.
12. This recipe serves 6 people.