Fried Corn
- 10 ears corn on the cob
- 1 oz. fatback (salt pork), cut into thin slices
- 1 cup water
- 8 tbsp. butter
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Place an ear of corn on its end in a shallow bowl or pan.
- Slice the tips of the corn kernels from the cob with a sharp knife.
- Then scrape the kernels to remove the remaining corn and milk left next to the cob.
- Repeat with each ear of corn.
- Place the fatback in a 10-inch iron skillet or heavy frying pan.
- Cook until crisp and remove, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- Add the corn with its milk to the pan of fatback drippings, along with the cup of water.
- Bring to the boil, stirring.
- Add the butter and salt and turn down to low heat.
- Cook, stirring frequently, approximately 30 minutes.
- Add more water, if necessary.
- Perfect fried corn should be thick and sticky.
- Taste and season.
corn, salt pork, water, butter, salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/4522 (may not work)