Crackling Cornbread

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

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.

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

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