Sides
Creamy Polenta
⏱ 20 min
🍽 4 people
🟢 Easy
Smooth, comforting, and deeply flavorful. The perfect side for pulled pork shoulder or any stew.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups milk
- 1.5 cups water
- 1 cup instant polenta
- Salt, to taste
- Butter and grated cheese (optional, for serving)
Preparation
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1
Heat the milk
Heat the milk and water together in a pot over medium heat, stirring now and then.
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2
Add the polenta
Before it comes to a boil, pour the polenta in a fine rain while stirring constantly so no lumps form.
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3
Cook and thicken
Keep stirring over medium-low heat for 5 to 8 minutes until it thickens and turns creamy.
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4
Adjust and serve
Adjust the salt. If you'd like, finish with a pat of butter and grated cheese before serving.
Tips
- With milk it comes out much creamier than with just water.
- If it gets too thick, add a splash of hot milk.
- The perfect base for pulled pork shoulder.