Corn Pones

There are not many meals that aren't made better with the addition of my Dad's corn pones....I recant! There is NO MEAL that isn't made better with this amazing addition!

I have no idea where they came from or even hhow my Dad started making them but to be frank, I don't give a damn!  I am just so grateful they are a part of my life! Served with Corner Beef and Cabbage, a hot bowl of 16-Bean Soup or just as the perfect Southern accent to a meal, these treats are a family favorite to say the least.

Corn Pones are tiny little bits of cornbread that are crunchy and best served with warm butter!!!

Corn Pones

10 heaping tablespoons plain corn meal

hot water

milk

3 tablespoons bacon drippings

Melt bacon drippings on a baking sheet in the oven. 

Spoon corn meal into a bowl. 

Gradually add hot water until it is "totally moistened".

Add about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of milk.  Dad usually adds 1/2 cup of milk then the bacon grease next, then determines whether or not to add more milk. 

Spoon the mixture onto the same baking sheet on which you melted the bacon grease.

 

Bake at 425 degrees on the bottom shelf for 20-25 minutes.  Move to the top shelf and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until golden brown.