Crackling Cornbread

Fried pork cracklings add a savory flavor to this spicy cornbread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 cup pork cracklings (fried pork skins)
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Stir together cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a bowl; set aside. Place shortening into a 9-inch cast iron skillet; place in the preheated oven until the skillet is hot and shortening has melted.

Step 2

Meanwhile, beat egg in a bowl along with jalapeño pepper and buttermilk; stir in cracklings. Stir in cornmeal mixture until moistened; pour batter into the preheated skillet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until top of cornbread is brown, and feels firm to the touch, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn out onto a serving plate and cut into wedges; serve immediately.

Step 4

Bring some water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add pork cracklings and boil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes; drain.