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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Harliv Vansh
[email protected]This cornbread is a great addition to any meal. It's delicious, easy to make, and affordable.
amirhossain
[email protected]I love the addition of cheese to this cornbread recipe. It gives it a cheesy and flavorful twist.
Ganesh Bc
[email protected]This is the perfect cornbread recipe for a beginner. It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious.
Cristopher James
[email protected]This cornbread is a great way to use up leftover pork rinds. It's also a delicious and affordable side dish.
Chloe Green
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cornbread, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so flavorful and moist. I'll definitely be making it again.
Bhenga Hazard
[email protected]My family loved this cornbread! It's a great recipe for a quick and easy side dish.
Rabnawazkhokhar Rabnawaz
[email protected]This is the best cornbread recipe I've ever tried! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the crispy edges and the fluffy center.
Kathy lindquist
[email protected]This cornbread was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making it again for my next party.
Nyesiga Isaiah
[email protected]I've never had cornbread with pork rinds before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The pork rinds add a delicious crunch and flavor that I really enjoyed. I'll definitely be making this again.
Angelyn Pascua
[email protected]This cornbread is the perfect combination of crispy and fluffy. I loved the addition of the pork rinds, which gave it a nice savory flavor. I will definitely be making this again!