Down South Corn

Description

Purchased from the Reinhart Estate in Ida, Oklahoma in 1992. Dated 1941. I make this at least 4 times over the summer when the corn is good and sweet. Yummy.

• Contributed by Cat's Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

• 4 dried chilies
• ½ pound salted butter
• 1 small white onion, chopped fine
• 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 3 to 4 cups fresh sweet corn kernels

Directions

1. Deseed and toast chiles in 200°F oven for 5 minutes.
2. Pulverize the chilies and reserve.
3. Melt the butter in a large skillet.
4. Add the Onion and sauté until softened about 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes, oregano, seasonings, and cream mix well.
6. Stir in the pulverized chilies and let the mixture simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Add the corn kernels and simmer 2 to 3 minutes more.