Crackling Corn Bread

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   Put the butter or bacon grease in an 8- or 9-inch cast-iron skillet and set over a medium-low flame.
3. 3
   Heat until the bubbling subsides.
4. 4
   Meanwhile, combine the dry ingredients in a bowl and gradually stir in the buttermilk.
5. 5
   Add the eggs and cracklings or bacon.
6. 6
   Stir in the melted butter or grease and pour the batter into the hot skillet.
7. 7
   Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. 8
   Let cool 15 minutes, then invert over a plate or cooling rack.
9. 9
   Serve warm.
10. 10
    The cracklings respond especially well if the corn bread is toasted the next day.