Corn Pone
Bring a taste of Southern tradition to your table with this simple yet satisfying Corn Pone recipe, a time-honored favorite that's as versatile as it is delicious. Crafted from just a handful of pantry staples, including hearty cornmeal, a pinch of salt, and your choice of vegetable oil or smoky bacon drippings, this dish is a celebration of rustic cooking at its finest. The dough is shaped into golden, crispy-edged patties, first pan-seared to perfection and then baked in a cast-iron skillet for a fluffy, tender interior. It's an easy, 30-minute recipe with limitless possibilities—serve your corn pone warm as a stand-alone snack, pair it with savory soups or stews, or enjoy it as a side for your classic comfort meals. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this six-serving recipe is a must-try for anyone craving authentic Southern flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1.5 cups Boiling water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or bacon drippings
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the salt.
Gradually pour the boiling water into the cornmeal mixture, stirring constantly until a thick, smooth dough forms.
Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to allow the cornmeal to fully absorb the water.
Using your hands or a spoon, shape the dough into flat, oval-shaped patties about 3 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick.
Heat the vegetable oil or bacon drippings in a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, carefully place the cornmeal patties into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, flipping the patties halfway through for even cooking.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let the corn pone cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a standalone treat or as a side to your favorite main dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1725 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2388 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.6 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.2 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 8 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 568 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
