Southern Cornbread with Beef Tallow Recipe
Learn how to make easy, flavorful Southern cornbread with beef tallow. This crispy, moist recipe is a must-try for comfort food lovers!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of fine or medium grind cornmeal
- 1 cup of buttermilk
- ¼ cup of beef tallow melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp of baking powder
- 1 tsp of salt
- Optional: 1-2 tbsp of sugar for a touch of sweetness
Instructions
Preheat the Cast Iron Skillet:
- Place your cast iron skillet in the oven and preheat to 400°F (200°C). Add 1-2 tbsp of beef tallow to the skillet, and let it heat up in the oven for about 5 minutes. This helps create the crispy crust.
Prepare the Batter:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cornmeal, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and melted beef tallow.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter should be a little lumpy don't overmix!
Bake:
- Carefully remove the hot skillet from the oven. Pour the cornbread batter into the skillet, spreading it out evenly. Return the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve:
- Allow the cornbread to cool for about 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with butter, honey, or your favorite topping!
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 410mg
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Vitamin A: 4% DV
- Vitamin C: 0% DV
- Calcium: 6% DV
- Iron: 10% DV