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Ingredients
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1 cup cornmeal
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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¾ cup boiling water
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1 tablespoon bacon grease
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1 cup bacon grease, or as needed
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Combine cornmeal, salt, and sugar in a medium bowl. Add boiling water and 1 tablespoon bacon grease; stir until bacon grease melts.
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Pour bacon grease to a depth of 1/2-inch in a large skillet; heat to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Shape cornmeal mixture into 12 flattened balls using a heaping tablespoon as a measuring guide.
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Fry, turning once, in hot oil until crisp and golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.
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Recipe Tip
You can use shortening in cornbread batter instead of bacon grease if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
95 | Calories |
3g | Fat |
16g | Carbs |
2g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 95 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 3g | 4% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 3% |
Sodium 396mg | 17% |
Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 5% |
Total Sugars 1g | |
Protein 2g | 3% |
Calcium 2mg | 0% |
Iron 1mg | 4% |
Potassium 59mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.