Cracklin’ Bread I

An old Southern plantation recipe.

Original recipe makes 1 round loaf

Ingredients

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

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    35 mins

  • READY IN

    55 mins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degree C).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

Calories: 226 kcal
Carbohydrates: 33.2 g
Cholesterol: 71 mg
Fat: 5.9 g
Fiber: 2.1 g
Protein: 10.7 g
Sodium: 609 mg

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