Name: Pioneer Skillet Corn and Lard Cakes (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Yellow Cornmeal; 1 tsp Baking Powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 cup Bacon Fat, rendered; 1 cup Buttermilk

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A rustic and hearty dish inspired by pioneer cooking, featuring cornmeal, bacon fat, and a simple skillet preparation.

Total 45 min

Serves 6

Steps 6

Ingredients 6

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Base
1 cups 360 mL Yellow Cornmeal
1 tsp 5 mL Baking Powder
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
tsp 1.25 mL Black Pepper
Fat
cup 60 mL Bacon Fat, rendered
Liquid
1 cup 240 mL Buttermilk

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine all Base ingredients.
Melt Bacon Fat in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
Add Buttermilk to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot skillet, forming cakes about 3 inches in diameter.
Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve immediately.