Are You Ready for the Crispiest Cornbread Ever? A Taste of the South; The Forgotten Cornbread Recipe

Get ready to experience the crispy, golden-brown perfection of Southern cornbread, a forgotten gem that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic recipe is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of cornmeal, buttermilk, and crackling. The crispy exterior gives way to a moist and tender interior, making it the perfect accompaniment to any meal.
In this video, we'll guide you through the simple steps of making this delicious cornbread. We'll also share some tips for achieving the perfect texture and flavor. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to savor a taste of the South that will leave you craving more.
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​⁠Crispy Cracklin Cornbread Ingredients:
2 cups Cornmeal Mix
1 1/4 cups whole milk
2 tablespoons Buttermilk Powder
3 tablespoons sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, divided (salted or unsalted)
1 1/4 cup crackling, crushed and divided
Honey Butter:
Combine Honey and Butter. Be sure to slightly heat it for a silky smooth finish.
NOTE: Using a cast iron skillet works best. You can use 1 1/4 cups buttermilk instead of the milk and buttermilk powder
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[@deborahlybrand2283]

Girl if your recipe has too much butter for some folk , they surely would flip on ours. We grease the cast iron fry pan with fat back grease and drizzle some over the top. Then eat it with a glass of good cold buttermilk 🤣🤣

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I use bacon grease!

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Cold buttermilk with ground pepper on top

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My family loves corn bread! I have been making a modified version of Jamaican corn bread for over 40 years. I changed the recipe to 1 orange squeezed instead of pineapple, grate the orange peal into the mix too, and I use clover honey instead of sugar. It's wonderful with soups, chili, and a southern chicken dinner. Oh, and I bake it in a cast iron skillet . 😊

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I never heard of crackling at all I'm 43 yrs old and this is new to me minus the pork skins and rinds etc

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My Gma used to make this. She used bacon drippings.

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I was getting ready to ask about sweet cornbread, and your crackling cornbread sounds like I'll try it next time I make chili ❤

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I have cornbread on my counter cooling down! Gonna try your recipe next time! Yes on butter! Our recipes are alike other than the cracklin. I put exact same of butter and the butter and honey on top. Yes girl!

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My grandmother used bacon grease instead of butter in the heated skillet. It was awesome and yours looks just as good! ❤❤

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Thank you. I’ve used that as well.

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Grandma made her own cracklin' when I was a kid-o. But she was also what people refer to as 'Off Grid'. Very little came from a grocery. Mostly the bear essential basics. Milled grains, sugar, pectin, dried fruits, nuts. She still orderd things like mason jars & lids from the Sears catalog. Everything else was home grown or traded for with a few local people. I Honestly was unaware you could buy pre-made cracklin' ! Miss my gram. & her cooking. Wish i had retained more information when cooking with her as a kid. She didn't have to many hand written recipes. Thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you for sharing your light. 🙏HE definitely shines through all you do 🙌

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Looks incredible!!! Brings back yummy memories of my mom and grandma's crackling bread!🔥🙏🌹

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My mother used to make cornbread this way, so good.

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I made some crackling cornbread, about a week ago. Yummy yummy

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This is my first time hearing of crackling corn bread, and yours looks delicious! Thank you Pam❤

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This video made me miss my grandmother. She would make crackling bread with the same love you put in it. She would also make “Hoe Cakes” with stewed tomato dumplings! In the morning, there was nothing like fried apple pies. She dried apples from her trees and hung them on a string in the kitchen.

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I learned to make cornbread when I was down South but never had crackling cornbread...definitely going to try this. Like you, I only have one life to live & at this stage of the game, not worried about calories, fat or anything else...I just want to savor the good things in life. Thanks so much for this, Pam!

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Reminds me of when my grandma used to make cracklin bread when I was a child. She passed when I was 17.

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Love me some crackling cornbread it look soooo delish😋😋 tfs!

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Miss Pam, you really know how to take a girl back to her roots. I haven’t had crackling cornbread in decades. Trying to find them in New Jersey is a challenge but I am definitely going to try and find them. Believe it or not, I’d probably have a better change go7n* to the Hispanic grocery stores. Can hardly wait.

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I remember as a little girl. I'm visiting my grandmother house in Alabama. She used to make this cornbread 😋. Yummy. Thanks for sharing 🥰

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Thank you for this recipe.

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My mama use to make cracklins when my Pa Pa butchered a hog. I'm for sure going to try your cracklin cornbread! Thank you!!!

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You had me at cornbread!😍 I can't wait to make this.

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Hope you enjoy

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My mama Always made Crackling Cornbread. Of course she knew how take homemade Cornbread but later settled on Jiffy. I have a preference for Jiffy because I love the sweetness and ease. As for the Cracklings... she would put them in a small pot with just enough water to cover them and let them boil until soft. When cooled... she would add them to the Jiffy batter with an egg and vegetable Oil instead of milk as she was allergic to dairy. The. Cracklings would be Soft and Chewy and Delicous. I make it often. It is Delicious with Greens (Collards and/or Turnips). Thank you for Sharing your recipe ❤❤❤❤❤

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Looks delicious

[@Nicole_elizabeth1561]

This looks so good! I've never heard of crackling until today. I'm going to have to try this recipe. For the sweet and the heat I like to use hot honey on my cornbread muffins.

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Looks delicious! My Tenn. mother made this occasionally when she made cracklings. We children are them as a treat. I’ve never made it and she’s not hear to ask..she would omit the sugar in her corn bread😊I’ll certainly try it.

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Wow that looks amazing ❤

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Miss Pam I grew up on cracklin cornbread too. Mom's bread had one layer on the bottom. But Im gonna try this version because you're getting more cracklins thru the bread.❤😊

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" You do you boo," 😂, I love you, Ms. Pam . People a long time ago didn't hold back on fats. You just eat less and use real ingredients. Fat helps you feel satiated and full. Im making corn bread today 💛. I dont have cracklins, but it's going to be fatty, haha!

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CRACKLING CORN BREAD & BUTTERMILK...MANG WAS A STAPLE IN OUR HOME..YUMMY. Thanks for your continued shared wisdom, Ms. Pam❤

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That looks amazing.

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I LOVE CRACKLIN' CORNBREAD! Cracklings are difficult to find in Alaska!

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Omg I love Ray Mack's channel also and I'm glad to see you 2 combine your channels, anyway my grandmother mother made crackling biscuits for us for breakfast before we left for school, I don't remember the recipe either didn't pay attention , I'm still looking for the pan fried corn bread my grandmother made no sugar for breakfast and a side for dinner with our main meal 😊😊😊

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🤤 can't wait to try this with some added heat. My garden peppers are ready for some purpose!

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Having potato soup tonight. Now have to make cornbread. Thanks!

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Hope you enjoy

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Beautiful Delicious

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I'm a New Yorker, I've lived in Florida for ten years and now I'm in Virginia for about two years. Why have I never heard of crackling cornbread. BTW where would I find crackling in the supermarket? Thanks Pam, love all your content, your recipes, your information. Great job! 😊❤

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Thanks Pam, that looked tempting 😋🥰

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Lord I am from the south and never knew how to make it but love it

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TY Loyal fan & So'O jealous of that red fry pan gotta 3rd gen No name 12" deep side skillet but still gits it donev well

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Thank you! It’s cast iron as well

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Butter is the best❤️

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Ummmmhmmmm

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More the butter the better!❤

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😋😋

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This must be awesome!

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It looks so good!

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But, I would eat the entire pan!

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Louisiana here where gas stations sell the best cracklins. I’ve never seen this. Now I want cracklins.

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That looks so good

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I put the skill on the top of the stove over a medium flame and pour my mixture in - for the crispiest bottom and edges.

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Yummy ❤

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Can’t wait to make this with chili!

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Thank you! You too!

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Classic!

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That looks so yummy. If i cant find cracklins , can i use fried onions.

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Yummy yummy

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Yummy!

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You go, girl!!!!!! Please pass me a big ol' piece of that delicious lookin' cracklin' cornbread. ❤🙂