Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEleven Eleven MississippiPecorino Polenta Recipe

Pecorino Polenta Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Make Pecorino Polenta Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Polenta

Garnish

Method

Polenta Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare Water

    In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add Salt

    Once boiling, stir in 1 teaspoon of salt to the water.

  3. 3

    Whisk in Cornmeal

    Gradually whisk in 1 cup of coarse cornmeal to prevent lumps from forming. Continue whisking until fully incorporated.

  4. 4

    Cook Polenta

    Reduce the heat to low, and cook the polenta for about 30-40 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.

  5. 5

    Add Butter and Cheese

    Once the polenta is cooked, remove it from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 cup of grated Pecorino Romano cheese until melted and creamy.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Prepare Garnish

    Finely chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and set aside.

  2. 7

    Serve Polenta

    Spoon the creamy Pecorino polenta into serving bowls, sprinkle with the chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

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