In the realm of Southern cuisine, where culinary traditions are deeply rooted and flavors dance on the palate, one dish stands out as a harmonious blend of savory, sweet, and tangy: Bacon Hominy Cornbread with Pickled Jalapenos. This delectable dish is a testament to the creative spirit of Southern cooking, where humble ingredients are transformed into a symphony of textures and tastes.
The journey begins with the cornbread, a staple of Southern kitchens. But this is no ordinary cornbread. It incorporates hominy, a unique ingredient made from dried corn kernels that have been treated with an alkali solution, resulting in a tender, chewy texture and a slightly nutty flavor. The addition of bacon adds a smoky, savory depth, while diced pickled jalapenos provide a delightful burst of tangy heat that cuts through the richness of the cornbread.
BACON CHEDDAR JALAPENO CORNBREAD
This is the result of combining a number of my favorite cornbread recipes. The first time I made it, I had people begging for the recipe. The problem was that it didn't exist, as I had just improvised it as I went along. Here's my attempt to put it down in words.
Provided by Steve de Eyre
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes Cornbread Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fry bacon in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate; reserve remaining bacon grease in skillet. Crumble bacon.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place skillet with bacon grease in oven.
- Combine flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk milk, buttermilk, butter, and eggs in another bowl; stir milk mixture into flour mixture until just combined. Batter will be slightly lumpy. Fold in Cheddar cheese and jalapeno peppers. Allow batter to rest at room temperature for 10 minutes.
- Pour batter into hot skillet and sprinkle with crumbled bacon, gently pressing bacon into batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.2 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 120.9 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.1 g, Sodium 928.8 mg, Sugar 6.7 g
HOMINY-JALAPENO CORNBREAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch-square baking dish or a 9-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, milk, sour cream and melted butter; whisk into the dry ingredients until combined. Fold in the hominy, pickled peppers, walnuts and jalapeno.
- Pour the batter into the prepared dish or skillet. Bake until the cornbread springs back when pressed in the center, 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool 15 minutes in the dish, then loosen the edges and slice.
BACON CORN BREAD
"Central Illinois is one of the major corn and pork producing areas of the country, so why wouldn't this bread be a favorite here? asks Carol Roper of Litchfield, Illinois. She dresses up a basic batter with corn, onion and cheese, then tops it with poppy seeds and bacon.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients just until blended. Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with bacon, poppy seeds if desired and paprika. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cut into squares; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 163 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 309mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SEMINOLE, BACONED HOMINY
Make and share this Seminole, Baconed Hominy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Holiday1234
Categories Native American
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large pan, fry the bacon pieces until browned and crisp.
- Add the hominy, salt and pepper and cook stirring constantly 6-7 minutes.
- Add green onions and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.4, Fat 14.9, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 20.6, Sodium 569.5, Carbohydrate 21.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 5.8
CORN, BACON AND CHEDDAR PIE WITH PICKLED JALAPEñOS
Corn kernels make this quiche-like pie juicy-sweet. Bacon, jalapeño and quick-pickled onions make it deeply savory, and a custard of sour cream, eggs and Cheddar adds a delightfully gooey texture. A touch of cornmeal in the dough makes the crust extra crunchy, and its corn flavor echoes the filling. You can bake this in the height of corn season with fresh kernels, or in the depths of winter with frozen. It will be just as richly satisfying any time of the year.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories weekday, pies and tarts, main course
Time 2h
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Prepare the crust: In the bowl of a food processor fitted with the blade attachment, or in a large bowl, pulse or mix together flour, cornmeal and salt until combined. Add butter, and either pulse or use your finger to smoosh it in until butter is the size of lima beans. Add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and pulse or mix just until dough comes together. There should still be large flecks of butter left in dough. Shape dough into a disk and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before baking. (Dough can be made up to 5 days ahead.)
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough into a 12-inch circle. Transfer dough to a 9-inch pie plate; trim and crimp edges. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prick the bottom of the pie with a fork. Line with foil or parchment paper and fill with pie weights, dried beans or rice. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil or paper and pie weights or beans. Bake until pale golden and dry to the touch, about 5 to 7 minutes more. Reduce oven temperature to 375 degrees.
- While crust is chilling and baking, prepare the filling: Cut red onion in half across the equator (not root to stem), then from the center, cut out two very thin, round slices. Separate onion slices into rings and put them in a bowl with lime juice and a pinch each of salt and sugar. Set aside while you assemble the rest of the tart. Coarsely chop remaining onion and set aside.
- Scatter bacon in a cold 12-inch skillet. Turn heat to medium, and cook until the bacon is golden and the fat has rendered, 10 to 14 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Leave fat in the skillet.
- Stir chopped onion into pan with bacon fat and place over medium heat. Sauté until golden-edged and translucent, about 6 minutes. Stir in corn, 1/2 teaspoon salt and chopped pickled jalapeño. Cook until corn is tender, 2 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and scoop 1/2 cup corn mixture into a blender. Add cream, sour cream and eggs. Blend until you get a thick purée. Using a spatula, scrape corn purée back in pan with whole corn kernels, and stir in 1/2 cup Cheddar, the parsley and the cooked bacon. Scrape into baked pie shell.
- Top filling mixture with pickled red onion slices and jalapeño slices. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup Cheddar.
- Bake until puffed, golden and just set, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality bacon.
- If you don't have hominy, you can substitute canned or frozen corn kernels.
- To make your own pickled jalapeños, simply slice the peppers and place them in a jar with vinegar, water, sugar, and spices.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Be sure to grease your baking pan well before pouring in the batter.
- Bake the cornbread for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cornbread cool for a few minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Bacon hominy cornbread with pickled jalapeños is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet cornbread, savory bacon, and spicy jalapeños is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a delicious side dish or snack, give this recipe a try!
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