Crackling Cornbread
Serves: 3
Madilyn Boehm
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
58
Sweetness
59
Sourness
42
mins
Prep time (avg)
6.1
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)
2
Stir together the cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside
3
Place the shortening into a 9 inch cast iron skillet, and place into the oven until the skillet is hot and the shortening has melted
4
Bring some water to a boil in a small saucepan
5
Add the pork cracklings and boil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes
6
Once tender, drain, and reserve
7
Meanwhile, beat the egg in a bowl along with the jalapeno pepper and buttermilk; stir in the cracklings
8
Stir in the cornmeal mixture until moistened, then pour the batter into the preheated skillet
9
Bake in the preheated oven until the top of the cornbread is brown, and it feels firm to the touch, 30 to 40 minutes
10
Turn out onto a serving plate and cut into wedges; serve immediately