An essential ingredient in Mexican cuisine, hominy is made from corn. The corn is dried, boiled and soaked in lime until moist and plump. This allows for a firmer texture. It is then thoroughly cleaned to remove the hull and lime. This is now hominy. You can use hominy as a side dish or an integral part of the main dish, such as Menudo or Pozole.This tin saves you preparation time - it is ready to use.