Bloody Butcher Red Cornmeal

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100% ORGANIC

Bloody Butcher Red Cornmeal is a rustic, stone-ground cornmeal made from an heirloom variety of corn that has a rich, nutty flavor and a vibrant, reddish hue. It is used in a variety of baked goods and dishes, including cornbread, muffins, cakes, polenta, grits, and as a batter for fried foods like fish or hushpuppies. The cornmeal is also used for traditional items like hominy and is sometimes used to make spirits like bourbon. 

Culinary uses

  • Baked goods: 

    It is a popular choice for cornbread, muffins, cookies, and cakes, adding a unique color and flavor. 

  • Dishes: 

    You can make creamy polenta, grits, or add it to tamale pies. 

  • Batter: 

    The cornmeal can be used as a batter for fried foods, like fish or hushpuppies, or for "cornpone," a thick and sometimes sweet cornbread-like dish. 

  • Baking: 

    It can be used in a variety of recipes that call for cornmeal, from simple crackers to more complex recipes like upside-down cakes. 

Other uses

  • Spirits: Bloody Butcher corn is also used to make bourbon and other spirits, which highlights its rich flavor profile. 

  • Hominy: The corn is excellent for making hominy, an aged corn dish. 

  • Popping: The kernels can be popped for a delicious and visually striking snack. 

Features and storage

  • Flavor: The cornmeal is known for its rich, nutty flavor and a hint of sweetness. 

  • Color: The ground cornmeal has a striking reddish-brown color due to the deep red kernels, which gives its final product a beautiful appearance. 

  • Storage: Because it is stone-ground and contains perishable nutrients, it should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally refrigerated or frozen in an airtight container. 

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100% ORGANIC

Bloody Butcher Red Cornmeal is a rustic, stone-ground cornmeal made from an heirloom variety of corn that has a rich, nutty flavor and a vibrant, reddish hue. It is used in a variety of baked goods and dishes, including cornbread, muffins, cakes, polenta, grits, and as a batter for fried foods like fish or hushpuppies. The cornmeal is also used for traditional items like hominy and is sometimes used to make spirits like bourbon. 

Culinary uses

  • Baked goods: 

    It is a popular choice for cornbread, muffins, cookies, and cakes, adding a unique color and flavor. 

  • Dishes: 

    You can make creamy polenta, grits, or add it to tamale pies. 

  • Batter: 

    The cornmeal can be used as a batter for fried foods, like fish or hushpuppies, or for "cornpone," a thick and sometimes sweet cornbread-like dish. 

  • Baking: 

    It can be used in a variety of recipes that call for cornmeal, from simple crackers to more complex recipes like upside-down cakes. 

Other uses

  • Spirits: Bloody Butcher corn is also used to make bourbon and other spirits, which highlights its rich flavor profile. 

  • Hominy: The corn is excellent for making hominy, an aged corn dish. 

  • Popping: The kernels can be popped for a delicious and visually striking snack. 

Features and storage

  • Flavor: The cornmeal is known for its rich, nutty flavor and a hint of sweetness. 

  • Color: The ground cornmeal has a striking reddish-brown color due to the deep red kernels, which gives its final product a beautiful appearance. 

  • Storage: Because it is stone-ground and contains perishable nutrients, it should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally refrigerated or frozen in an airtight container.