Skillet Cornbread With Bacon Fat and Brown Sugar
Skillet Cornbread With Bacon Fat and Brown Sugar is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionPreheat the oven to 425°F.
Whisk the cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
Whisk the eggs, buttermilk, and brown sugar in another bowl until smooth.
Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
Heat the bacon fat in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet until liquid.
Swirl it around to coat the bottom and sides of the skillet, then pour the rest into the batter.
Whisk the batter until smooth, then pour into the hot skillet.
Immediately transfer to the oven.
Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.