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Southern Cracklin’ Cornbread II

Side Dish 🥗Snack 🍿 Soul Food 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸American

Southern Cracklin’ Cornbread II bakes up with a golden crust and rich, porky bits throughout, bringing a hearty crunch to every tender, slightly sweet bite. The buttermilk keeps it moist while the cracklin’s add salty depth that pairs beautifully with stews, greens, or a weekend brunch spread. Serve warm from the skillet for a comforting side or a rustic snack.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook30 min
  • Serves9
  • DifficultyEasy
Southern Cracklin’ Cornbread II
  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch square baking dish.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, combine the egg, shortening, and buttermilk. In another bowl, mix the cornmeal, sugar, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until smooth, then fold in the pork cracklin's. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.

  3. 3

    Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the center is set and the top is lightly browned.

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