Pioneer Skillet Corn And Lard Cakes
A sophisticated take on the classic, utilizing stone-ground cornmeal, high-quality lard, and a complex glaze.
1 1/2 cups
Stone-Ground Yellow Cornmeal
1 tsp
Baking Powder
1/2 tsp
Fine Sea Salt
1/4 tsp
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cup
Smoked Pork Lard, rendered
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A sophisticated take on the classic, utilizing stone-ground cornmeal, high-quality lard, and a complex glaze.
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all Base ingredients.
- Melt Smoked Pork Lard in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add Cultured Buttermilk to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in Finely Chopped Fresh Rosemary.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot skillet, forming cakes about 3 inches in diameter.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
- While cakes are cooking, whisk together all Glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through.
- Drizzle warm Maple-Bourbon Glaze over the cooked cakes before serving.
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1 1/2 cups
360 mL
Stone-Ground Yellow Cornmeal
-
1 tsp
5 mL
Baking Powder
-
1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Fine Sea Salt
-
1/4 tsp
1.25 mL
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
-
1/4 cup
60 mL
Smoked Pork Lard, rendered
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1 cup
240 mL
Cultured Buttermilk
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Finely Chopped Fresh Rosemary
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2 tbsp
30 mL
Pure Maple Syrup
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1 tbsp
15 mL
Bourbon
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1/2 tsp
2.5 mL
Dijon Mustard
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Cast Iron Skillet
- Small Saucepan
- Whisk
- Spoon
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all Base ingredients.
- Melt Smoked Pork Lard in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
- Add Cultured Buttermilk to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in Finely Chopped Fresh Rosemary.
- Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot skillet, forming cakes about 3 inches in diameter.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until deeply golden brown and cooked through.
- While cakes are cooking, whisk together all Glaze ingredients in a small saucepan. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through.
- Drizzle warm Maple-Bourbon Glaze over the cooked cakes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
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