🔥 Instructions:
Preheat & Prep Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Grease a cast iron skillet with bacon fat or butter and place it in the oven to heat.
Mix the Batter In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, and melted fat. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in cracklings.
Bake to Golden Glory Pour batter into the hot skillet—it should sizzle! Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool & Serve Let cool slightly before slicing. Serve warm with butter, hot sauce, or alongside greens and beans.
🔄 Variations:
Add chopped jalapeños or green onions for a kick.
Use corn kernels or cheese for extra texture.
Swap cracklings with diced cooked bacon if needed.
