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

Cracklin' Bread II is a classic Southern recipe that has been enjoyed for generations. This delicious cornbread is filled with crispy bits of pork cracklings, giving it a unique and savory flavor that pairs perfectly with all kinds of meals. Whether served as a side dish for a hearty barbecue or as a stand-alone snack, Cracklin' Bread II is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

What sets this recipe apart is the use of pork cracklings, also known as "cracklins" or "crispy bit...

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Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons shortening or bacon fat
  • 1 ⅛ cups buttermilk
  • 1 ¼ cups cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup crushed pork cracklin's

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 9
  • Yield: 1 - 9x9 inch pan

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch square baking dish.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the egg, shortening and buttermilk. In a separate bowl, stir together the cornmeal, sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until smooth, then stir in the pork cracklin's. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until center is set and the top is slightly brown.
  • Nutrition

    206 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 662mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 105mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 99mg