Basic Soft Polenta

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This is a basic polenta recipe. You can serve it soft right out of the pot or serve it firm cut into interesting shapes and sautéed or fried to a crisp golden brown. The recipe welcomes flavor additions such as hard cheeses, vegetables, herbs, etc. Serve with stews, braised meats, grilled sausages and vegetables, ect. It's a wonderful alternative to the ubiquitous mashed potatoes.

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Steps

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Bring the stock to a boil in a medium sauce pan.

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Slowly add cornmeal to the pot whisking constantly to prevent clumping.

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Return to a simmer while continuing to whisk.

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Reduce heat to as low as possible , cover , and cook for 30-50 minutes stirring ever 2-4 minutes.

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Serve as is or pour polenta into a rectangular baking dish , chill for several hours to set the polenta , cut into wedges or circles , bake , saut , or fry the pieces of polenta until golden brown and crisp.

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Ingredients

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cornmeal, chicken stock, unsalted butter