Old-Fashioned Hominy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 qt. white corn
1/2 c. lye
6 qt. water

Preparation

Mix all the ingredients in a stone jar or enamel pan (nothing else!).
Soak for 15 hours until the husks come off easily. Drain.
Wash in cold water several times, removing the husks. Place in a kettle and cover with water.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, changing the water 3 times in the process. Store in the freezer.