Crackling Cornbread

Crackling Cornbread

This pork crackling cornbread makes for great comfort food. Good with just a glass of milk!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 1 cup pork cracklings (fried pork skins)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 cup buttermilk

Directions

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

Step 3
Meanwhile, beat egg in a bowl along with jalape?o pepper and buttermilk; stir in cracklings. Stir in cornmeal mixture until moistened; pour batter into the preheated skillet.

Step 4
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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

254
Calories
12g
Fat
20g
Carbs
14g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 254
% Daily Value *
Total Fat12g 15%
Saturated Fat4g 19%
Cholesterol53mg 18%
Sodium1289mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate20g 7%
Dietary Fiber1g 4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein14g
Vitamin C1mg 7%
Calcium53mg 4%
Iron1mg 7%
Potassium113mg 2%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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