How to Make Polenta - 3 Easy Methods

In a medium sized pot, bring the salted water or stock to a boil

In a steady stream, while whisking, slowly add the cornmeal. Reduce the heat to low, and continue to whisk for 3-5 minutes or until the polenta thickens.

When the polenta has thickened, turn off the heat, cover the pot with a lid, and allow the polenta to sit for 15-20 minutes to fully hydrate.

Whisk in the butter and parmesan cheese. Add more water or stock to thin out the polenta if needed.

Add the polenta, salt, and cold water to the Instant Pot liner. Whisk to combine the ingredients.

Cover the Instant Pot with the lid, set the lid to the sealing position, and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 8 minutes.

Allow the pressure to release naturally for 15-20 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.

Whisk in the butter and parmesan cheese, while whisking out any lumps that may have developed during the cooking process. Thin out with a bit more water or stock if needed.

Enjoy right away, or keep warm in the Instant Pot for up to a couple of hours.

Add the polenta, salt, and cold water to the rice cooker bowl. Whisk to combine the ingredients.

Close the lid to the rice cooker, and set it to the 'porridge' setting.

Allow the polenta to cook slowly on the porridge setting until it completes its cycle. On my rice cooker, this takes 1.5 hours.

Whisk in the butter and parmesan cheese, while whisking out any lumps that may have developed during the cooking process. Thin out with a bit more water or stock if needed.

Enjoy right away, or keep warm in the rice cooker for up to a couple of hours.