Creamy Polenta with Raisins and Pine Nuts

Recipe courtesy Tyler Florence

Show: Food 911Episode: Perfect Veal Saltimbocca

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (9)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(9)

Cook Time:
50 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 50 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

1 quart chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup polenta or yellow cornmeal
1/3 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Directions

In a large pot, bring the chicken broth and salt to a boil over medium heat. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal in a slow steady stream. The liquid will be absorbed and the cornmeal will lock up; don't freak, just whisk through it. Lower the heat and continue to whisk until the polenta is thick and smooth, about 20 minutes.

Add the cream and 2 tablespoons of the butter; continue to stir until incorporated and creamy, about 5 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Remove the polenta from the heat and pour it into a small baking dish.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Place a small skillet over medium heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Swirl the pan over the heat and cook the butter until golden and nutty, about 1 minute. Add the raisins and pine nuts, tossing to coat in the brown butter. Pour the raisins and pine nuts over the top of the polenta and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Bake for 25 minutes and serve.

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Comments & Reviews

recipe Creamy Polenta with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Anonymous 03-24-2008
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too dry
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

the polenta lacked flavor and probably would be better if it were not baked. I'd try it again adding a little more raisins... and pine nuts at the end of the stovetop cookingRead more
recipe Creamy Polenta with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Glenn Palatine, IL 04-18-2007
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Great Recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I amde this as a side dish at Easter. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. Tyler, you have a winner here!! Thanks... Again, GlennRead more
recipe Creamy Polenta with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Anonymous 11-18-2006
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Absolutely Fabulous
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe is the ultimate in comfort food. I make it frequently as an acocmpaniment to Veal Saltimbocca or lamb... chops.Instead of adding the cornmeal in a stream into hot boiling stock, I put it in cold water and bring it to a boil, stirring all the while. It still turns out creamy.Read more
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Kevin Cranford, NJ 08-10-2006
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A Winner
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this several times now and it is awesome. But, do NOT use Pecorino Romano... that experiment didn't go so well (too... salty). Use a nice parmesan as the recipe calls for. If you're not a fan of the pine nuts/raisins the basic polenta is really creamy and nice. (the kids picked off the good stuff and just ate the polenta!)Read more
recipe Creamy Polenta with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Donna Perrysburg, OH 08-06-2006
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easy and delicious
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I loved this recipe--however, I think next time I make it, I will add the raisins separately, maybe during the last 5... minutes. 25 minutes in my oven was too long--the raisins were black and burnt.Read more
recipe Creamy Polenta with Raisins and Pine Nuts
Anonymous 11-23-2004
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Super yummy even made vegan
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

mmmmm good stuff and not that difficult to make :)