jalapeño fried corn

Recipe by
Kathy Williams
Rock Hill, SC

Fresh, sweet corn, with fresh jalapeños peppers. You just can't go wrong with this combination. Paprika and BBQ sauce give a nice smokey flavor. Nicely spicey. Want more spice add the jalapeño seeds and membrane. This is the best fried corn recipe I have made.

yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For jalapeño fried corn

  • 4
    ears of fresh corn
  • 2
    jalapeno peppers, small-medium ,
  • 1 sm
    jar of pimentos
  • 1 Tbsp
    bacon drippings
  • 1/2 tsp
    smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp
    chili powder
  • 1 Tbsp
    honey chipotle bbq sauce

How To Make jalapeño fried corn

  • 1
    Cut corn off of the cob. Slice jalapeños , remove seeds and membrane, then dice into small pieces.
  • 2
    Heat a cast iron skillet to med-high heat . Add bacon drippings heat until hot. Add corn, spread in a single layer. Let cook until you see it start to char.
  • 3
    Add salt, pepper, smoked paprika and diced jalapeños. Stir and spread in a single layer, let cook until jalapenos are soft and it starts to char again.
  • 4
    Add the jar of pimentos, chili powder and BBQ sauce. Cook until heated.

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