Magic Dust: Make Cracklin' Cornbread

Estimated Time: 45-60 minutes

Scout mentions that she loves cracklin' corn bread. Do you know what cracklins are?

What is Cracklin? A Cajun Tradition - The Best Stop in Scott

It's no secret that pork is prevalent in Cajun cuisine. That's because pork is, for lack of a better term, extremely practical. We know, it sounds funny to call a cut of meat "practical", but let us explain!

For this project you will need:

  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine
  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup cracklings*

*If you can't find cracklins, you can substitute crumbled cooked bacon.

Follow the instructions below to make your own cracklin' corn bread.

How did your cornbread turn out? Did you like it?

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