CRACKLING CORN BREAD
This recipe came to The Times in 2010, part of a Pete Wells's Cooking With Dexter column about Laura Ingalls Wilder. "She also described cooking and eating as attentively and movingly as any author I know," he wrote of the "Little House on the Prairie" writer. Inspired, he bought a copy of "The Little House Cookbook," by Barbara M. Walker, whose recipe for cracklings relies on just pork fat and an optional seasoning. He incorporates cracklings into this corn bread, but cooked bacon is also a worthy substitute for that porky flavor.
Provided by Pete Wells
Categories easy, quick, side dish
Time 25m
Yield Serves 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Put the butter or bacon grease in an 8- or 9-inch cast-iron skillet and set over a medium-low flame. Heat until the bubbling subsides.
- Meanwhile, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and gradually stir in the buttermilk. Add the eggs and cracklings or bacon. Stir in the melted butter or grease and pour the batter into the hot skillet. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 15 minutes, then invert over a plate or cooling rack. Serve warm. The cracklings respond especially well if the corn bread is toasted the next day.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 242, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 357 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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alamin Cutu
[email protected]This cornbread is pure comfort food. It's perfect for a cold winter day.
Hera khosa
[email protected]I've tried many cornbread recipes, but this one is my favorite. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ariel Key
[email protected]This cornbread is a bit too bland for my taste. I think it needs a little more salt and pepper.
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[email protected]I love the crispy crust on this cornbread. It's the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful interior.
Santosh Sharma
[email protected]This cornbread is perfect for a potluck or picnic. It's easy to transport, and it always disappears quickly.
Bentley branham
[email protected]I've never made cornbread before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly, and my family loved it.
Rayan Abdo
[email protected]This cornbread was a bit too dense for my taste.
Arjon Sane
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, and the crackling on top was the perfect touch.
T. M Stelly
[email protected]This cornbread was a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it.
Hshshshsj Hdhshs
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I felt about the crackling on top, but it grew on me. The cornbread itself was moist and flavorful.
Sara Mon
[email protected]This cornbread is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it goes well with just about anything.
Mukadi asinati
[email protected]The crackling on top of this cornbread was amazing! I could have eaten the whole pan.
matovu hassani
[email protected]I was surprised at how easy this cornbread was to make. It's definitely a keeper!
nour khansa
[email protected]This cornbread was a bit too dry for my taste.
jihad Molla
[email protected]I've made this cornbread recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly.
Nonnie Noobtime
[email protected]This cornbread was absolutely delicious! The crackling on top was the perfect touch, and the inside was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again soon.