Hominy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

9 qt. corn
5 Tbsp. lye

Preparation

Set up kettle in yard and build a fire around 3 sides (not on the side the wind is from, leave this side to stir from).
Add 4 gallons water and lye in kettle; dissolve lye.
Add corn and bring to a boil.
Slowly cook for about 2 1/2 hours or until husk turns loose.
Add hot water as needed, stirring continuously to keep from sticking.
Set kettle off of fire and put corn in a tub or other container and wash 4 or 5 times.
Clean kettle and put back on fire.
Add 4 gallons of water and corn.
Slowly cook for another 2 hours until tender.
Put corn in big container and wash 3 or 4 times.
Soak in water overnight in enamel container.
Wash 3 or 4 times before freezing or canning.
Makes approximately 20 quarts.