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