Crackling Cornbread
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Crackling Cornbread

Traditional Southern cornbread studded with crispy pork cracklings for extra flavor and texture.

35 min
8 servings
SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Recipe by the SouthernComfy Editorial Team

Developed and reviewed by our editorial team.

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Medium

Estimated Nutrition

Per serving · estimated

Calories

275

Protein

8 g

Carbs

28 g

Fat

15 g

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

1

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

2

In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

3

In another bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, and melted bacon grease.

4

Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until just combined. Fold in cracklings.

5

Carefully remove hot skillet from oven and pour in batter.

6

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

7

Let cool 5 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

Chef's Comfy Tip

A smoking hot cast iron skillet creates that perfect crispy crust on the bottom!

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