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cracklin bread ..(pork fat)... from southern indiana

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Recipe by
Nancy J. Patrykus
@Finnjin
Spokane, WA

This was tucked in a family bible,at a garage sale, found about 1952 in southern Indiana. A found treasure, yellow with age. The older the recipe, the more valuable it becomes! Just like some of us cooks! eh?

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For cracklin bread ..(pork fat)... from southern indiana

  • 4 oz
    finely diced pork fat ( 1 cup)
  • 1 c
    corn meal
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 3 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 2
    beaten eggs

How To Make cracklin bread ..(pork fat)... from southern indiana

  • 1
    To make cracklings, fry pork fat till crisp. Drain,reserving 3/4 cup of drippings. In a mixing bowl stir together cornmeal, flour, baking soda and salt.Add buttermilk,eggs and reserved drippings. Beat till smooth. Stir in cracklings Turn into a greased 10 inch skillet. Bake at 425 till done, 15 to 20 minutes. Cut into wedges. Serve warm. Makes 6 servings.
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