How to Make Cracklin' Bread I - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you have a love for Southern comfort food, then you are going to absolutely adore this recipe for Cracklin' Bread I. This delicious bread is a staple in Southern cooking and is perfect for pairing with a bowl of chili or a hearty stew. It's also great as a snack or for serving at a barbecue. The best part? It's incredibly easy to make and requires just a few simple ingredients.

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound finely chopped pork
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 ½ cups cornmeal
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup orange juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 round loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
  • In a 10 inch oven-proof skillet, fry the pork till crisp. Add onion, and cook till just tender. Drain off liquid fat, and reserve 2 tablespoons.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine corn meal, flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Combine eggs, honey, buttermilk, and juice: mix into cornmeal mixture. Stir in pork and onions.
  • Return reserved fat to skillet, and heat till very hot. Pour batter into skillet. Transfer to oven, and bake for 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    226 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 609mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 139mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 293mg