CREAMED DRIED SWEET CORN WITH ONION AND CHIVES

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Step aside, cornbread. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, dried sweet corn is an essential part of the Thanksgiving table. Soak it in milk and cream for at least 4 hours (or up to overnight), then simmer it with a bit of sautéed onion for a luscious side dish that's as sweet as summer corn-and even more irresistible.

Provided by Adina Steiman

Categories     Thanksgiving     Side     Corn     Milk/Cream     Pennsylvania     Fall

Yield 10-12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 (7 1/2-ounce) packages John Cope's dried sweet corn (about 4 cups)
5 cups whole milk
2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely chopped onion (about 1/2 small onion)
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
Sliced chives (for serving)

Steps:

  • Stir corn, milk, and cream in a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 4 hours or up to overnight.
  • Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, until onion is translucent and just starting to turn golden, about 6 minutes. Add corn mixture, sugar, and 1 Tbsp. salt. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until creamed corn is thick, about 30 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top with chives.

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