Best 4 Fried Corn My Grandmas Recipes

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Fried corn, also known as succotash, is a Southern tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. Every family has their own special recipe, with some adding okra or tomatoes, while others prefer a more simple version. No matter how you like it, fried corn is a delicious and easy side dish that is perfect for any occasion. The key to a great fried corn is to use fresh, sweet corn. You can use canned corn in a pinch, but fresh corn will give you the best results. Once you have your corn, the rest is easy. Just cook it in a skillet with some butter or bacon grease until it is heated through and slightly browned. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. That's all there is to it! So next time you're looking for a quick and easy side dish, give fried corn a try. You won't be disappointed.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

MS.DELORES "FRIED CORN OFF THE COB" JUST LIKE GRANDMAS



Ms.delores

This is a recipe that my grandma use to make. She passed away and I never got her recipe. I got this recipe from my friend Mrs. Delores and it taste just like grandmas. This dish is perfect for any occasion or just a dish all by itself. This is also a perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas dish.

Provided by Diana in Atlanta

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 cups fresh corn or 5 cups frozen corn
6 slices bacon (I prefer sliced jowl) or 1 slice fat, back
1 cup water
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch or 2 tablespoons flour
2 salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Begin cutting corn off the cobb in a soft downward motion. After cutting corn scrap cobb for excess corn.
  • Fry bacon until crisp; drain well, leaving about three tablespoons of the fat in the skillet.
  • Add the corn, salt, pepper 3 tbl spoons of sugar and cornstarch or flour to the fat.
  • Add water as needed stir occasionally.
  • Sauté everything together for about 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add the fresh corn and crumble the cooked bacon over the top.
  • Continue cooking for an additional ten minutes.
  • Serve while hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.1, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 23.1, Sodium 334.9, Carbohydrate 87.4, Fiber 8.3, Sugar 18.8, Protein 13.8

GRANDMA'S CORNED BEEF



Grandma's Corned Beef image

A honey-mustard glaze on this corned beef brisket brings superb flavor to an old Irish standard.

Provided by Ekbrook

Categories     Corned Beef

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (3 pound) corned beef brisket
2 cups water
¼ cup honey
1 tablespoon country Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place brisket and water in a Dutch oven. Cover tightly.
  • Simmer in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn brisket over and continue cooking, covered, until meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 more hours.
  • Remove from the oven and turn on the broiler.
  • Transfer brisket, fat-side up, to a rack set in a broiler pan. Mix together honey and Dijon mustard; brush 1/2 of the mixture over the top of the brisket.
  • Place the roasting pan under the broiler, making sure the surface of the meat is 3 to 4 inches from the heat. Broil for 3 minutes. Brush with remaining honey-mustard and broil until brisket is glazed to perfection, about 2 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.6 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Protein 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1191.9 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

MY GRANDMA LOGAN'S & JAMES'S FRIED CORN



My Grandma Logan's & James's Fried Corn image

This is my Grandma Logan's Fried Corn recipe as I remember it. My brother-in-law James use to make the best fried corn, also. I dedicate this recipe to both of them. This is "Healthy for The Soul" country cooking. This is not a "DIET" recipe for the health conscious. This is simply Good Frickin' Eatin'!!! Happy Cooking! sw:)

Provided by Sherri Williams @logansw

Categories     Vegetables

Number Of Ingredients 5

6-8 - corn on the cob
8-10 slice(s) fat back meat, rinsed & soaked for 15 minutes or so
1 stick(s) butter, unsalted
1 tablespoon(s) black pepper
1 pinch(es) salt (optional)

Steps:

  • slice corn off the cobb. scrape milk from cobb...if you have a lil' silk left on the cobb, it's quite OK!!!
  • fry fat back meat until crispy. remove meat
  • add corn, meat of a couple pieces of fat back, salt and pepper to pan. simmer for 8-10 minutes. remove and add butter. allow butter to melt
  • bowl up, spoon up and enjoy!

GRANDMA'S BAKED CORN



Grandma's Baked Corn image

Holidays or family gatherings are never the same without grandma's baked corn. She is gone now, so I treasure this recipe. Prep time is apporoximate. I'm not sure of the servings. We were a family of 6, but no matter how much she made, we never had any left over.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Corn

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 9x13 dish, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 quarts frozen fresh corn, thawed
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
3 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons butter
crushed cracker, for the top (I use Ritz or saltine)

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients except crackers and pour into a Pyrex, or other glass baking dish.
  • Sprinkle with crushed cracker crumbs.
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until firm.
  • Do not over cook or it will be dry.

Tips:

  • Use super sweet corn kernels to get the most flavor. Fresh, frozen or canned can be used.
  • If you are using canned corn, be sure to thoroughly drain it before cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the corn in the pan. This will prevent it from cooking evenly.
  • Be patient when cooking the corn. It will take some time for it to become tender.
  • Season the corn with your favorite spices and herbs. Try garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, cumin, or cayenne pepper.
  • You can also add other ingredients to your fried corn, such as diced bell pepper, onion, or bacon.
  • Serve fried corn as a side dish or as a snack.

Conclusion:

Fried corn is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great way to use up fresh corn on the cob or canned corn. Fried corn can be served as a side dish, a snack, or even a main course. With so many different ways to make it, there is sure to be a recipe for fried corn that everyone will enjoy.

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