Everyday Hominy with Bacon

Canned, cooked hominy is a modern convenience in this version of the Expedition rations of "lyed corn and greece.” I remember the warm warm hominy with the delicious pig we had shot earlier in the day during our journey.

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) yellow hominy
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) white hominy
1/4 pound bacon, chopped
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Drain the hominy and rinse well under cool water. Set aside. Cook the bacon over medium heat until almost crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. If desired, remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Stir in the onion and cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until the onion is softened. Stir in the hominy, 1/4 cup of water, and the pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the hominy is cooked through and the flavors are blended. Serve immediately.

Makes about 8 servings.