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Fatso Cornbread

Don’t fight it! Embrace the decadence and slather each dense, moist, and slightly spicy slice generously with Whipped Honey Butter.
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Ingredients

Makes 1 5×9 inch loaf or 9-inch round

  • 2 tablespoons Clarified Bacon Fat
  • 1½ cups yellow cornmeal
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1½ cups buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 jalapeño pepper seeded, and minced
  • ¼ cup cooked and crumbled bacon about 3 slices
  • Whipped Honey Butter

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Place a 9-inch cast-iron skillet or a standard loaf pan in the oven with the Clarified Bacon Fat.
  • Preheat while you assemble the cornbread, about 5 minutes.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, and melted butter.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  • Pour the wet ingredients in, all at once.
  • With a wooden spoon, gently stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until well combined.
  • Fold in the minced jalapeño.
  • Remove the hot pan from the oven and brush the hot, melted fat evenly on the sides and bottom of the pan.
  • Pour in the batter.
  • Sprinkle bacon on top.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 25-30 minutes.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serve warm with whipped butter if desired.
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Course; Bread / Pork