Cracklin' Cornbread
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Cracklin' Cornbread

Traditional Southern cornbread studded with crispy pork cracklins for added flavor and texture.

35 min
8 servings

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Nutrition Per Serving

fat

14

carbs

32

fiber

2

protein

8

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 cup melted bacon grease or butter
  • 1 cup pork cracklins, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease for pan

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a 10-inch cast iron skillet in oven with 2 tablespoons bacon grease.

2

Mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl.

3

Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and 1/4 cup melted grease.

4

Stir wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.

5

Fold in chopped cracklins.

6

Carefully remove hot skillet from oven and pour in batter.

7

Bake 20-25 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.

8

Let cool 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm with butter.

Chef's Comfy Tip

If you can't find cracklins, substitute with crumbled crispy bacon for a similar savory crunch.

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