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Cope's Dried Sweet Corn - anyone used?

Maedl's picture

(post #38092, reply #1 of 12)

I always celebrated Thanksgiving and Christmas with my parents--and we always had dried corn (Cope's--I suspect they are the only company that sells it commercially)and George Washington's peanut soup. Both were absolutely delicious and were about as American as you can get.

The dried corn is hard to find--I know of only one shop in DC that has it. It would be my job to bring a supply when I came home. Otherwise, I bribe a dear friend from Pennsylvania to bring me a box or two plus some sweet bologna, on the order of a Lebanon bologna, but better.

I say go for the dried corn, and try some peanut soup, too!

Margie
Between the Alps and the Chesapeake Bay:
Where Food and Culture Intersect
www.alpsandbay.blogspot.com
Margie Between the Alps and the Chesapeake Bay: Where Food and Culture Intersect www.alpsandbay.blogspot.com
roz's picture

(post #38092, reply #2 of 12)

Maedl, you can't just talk about a peanut soup and leave it at that! I've had African peanut soup, but not GW's! Have you a recipe?

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Maedl's picture

(post #38092, reply #4 of 12)

Sorry I provided temptation! My recipe is in DC, but I found the same one on Colonial Williamsburg website. In 1967 my parents and I went to Williamsburg and then on to Washington. We ate at King's Arms Tavern, where the waiter tied huge napkins around our necks so we wouldn't dribble. The peanut soup was our first course and we enjoyed it immensely. Mom asked for the recipe, which they gave us. I still have the original recipe and cooking from it brings back so many memories of meals around our table, the friends who ate with us, and the holidays as the years went by.

Here's the recipe:

Cream of Peanut Soup
– from King's Arms Tavern
Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia
Serves 10-12
Ingredients:
• ¼ cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 8 cups Chicken Stock* (or low-salt canned chicken stock)
• 2 cups smooth peanut butter
• 1 ¾ cups light cream or half-and-half
• Finely chopped salted peanuts, for garnish
Instructions:
In a large saucepan or soup pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and celery and cook, stirring often, until softened, three-five minutes.
Stir in flour and cook two minutes longer.
Pour in the chicken stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce the heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until slightly reduced and thickened, about 15 minutes. Pour into a sieve set over a large bowl and strain, pushing hard on the solids to extract as much flavor as possible. Return the liquid to the sauce pan or pot.
Whisk the peanut butter and the cream into the liquid. Warm over low heat, whisking often, for about five minutes. Do not boil.
Serve warm, garnished with the chopped peanuts.

Margie
Between the Alps and the Chesapeake Bay:
Where Food and Culture Intersect
www.alpsandbay.blogspot.com
Margie Between the Alps and the Chesapeake Bay: Where Food and Culture Intersect www.alpsandbay.blogspot.com
roz's picture

(post #38092, reply #7 of 12)

Thank you, that was a quick response! I have saved the recipe and am looking forward to making this soup.

Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Do your best. Don Miguel Ruiz

Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Do your best. Don Miguel Ruiz
Maedl's picture

(post #38092, reply #8 of 12)

Enjoy it!

Isn't the web and the speed it allows just about the best thing since the hole in the bagel?

Margie
Between the Alps and the Chesapeake Bay:
Where Food and Culture Intersect
www.alpsandbay.blogspot.com
Margie Between the Alps and the Chesapeake Bay: Where Food and Culture Intersect www.alpsandbay.blogspot.com
roz's picture

(post #38092, reply #9 of 12)

It boggles my mind.

Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Do your best. Don Miguel Ruiz

Be impeccable with your word. Don't take anything personally. Don't make assumptions. Do your best. Don Miguel Ruiz
Rae's picture

(post #38092, reply #5 of 12)

I ordered Cope's dried corn from Pennsylvania General Store. I'm excited to try something new for Thanksgiving.

Maedl's picture

(post #38092, reply #6 of 12)

Eat at least one portion of it for me!

Margie
Between the Alps and the Chesapeake Bay:
Where Food and Culture Intersect
www.alpsandbay.blogspot.com

Margie Between the Alps and the Chesapeake Bay: Where Food and Culture Intersect www.alpsandbay.blogspot.com
Rae's picture

(post #38092, reply #11 of 12)

I will raise a spoonful to you for sure!

Risottogirl's picture

(post #38092, reply #10 of 12)

We LOVE Cope's dried corn. I always have some around. I'm pretty sure I have posted recipes using it.

Water is a great ingredient to cook with, it has such a neutral flavor - Bobby Flay

Water is a great ingredient to cook with, it has such a neutral flavor - Bobby Flay

Fledge's picture

interesting.... (post #38092, reply #12 of 12)

interesting....

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Ozark's picture

(post #38092, reply #3 of 12)

Never heard of it, sound wonderful.


Saw this description.


They buy corn only during the height of the season, when the sugars are at their highest. Quick to the drier — like olives for oil, one key is to get the corn into production right after picking, before its sugars start turning to starches. The drying caramelizes the natural sugars in the corn, lending a subtle toasty, sweet flavor that’s so pleasing you’ll want to eat it right out of the tin.


 


 


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