Rustic Skillet Corn Recipes

RUSTIC SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon, reserving 1 tsp. drippings in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towels.
• Add butter to drippings in skillet; cook until melted. Stir in corn, lime juice and chili powder; cook 3 min. or until heated through, stirring frequently. Add bacon; cook and stir 1 min. or until heated through.
• Remove from heat; sprinkle with zest.

CORN PONE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°. Add oil to a 12-in cast iron or oven-proof skillet; place in oven. In a large bowl, whisk together all cornmeal, salt and water. Mixture will be thick. Carefully spread mixture evenly in skillet, spooning some of the oil on top of batter. Bake until edges start to brown, about 35 minutes. To serve, break into pieces and serve with butter and honey if desired.

CLASSIC SKILLET CORNBREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Set dry skillet over low heat to heat while you make the batter. Whisk cornmeal, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Make a well in the center and add egg and buttermilk, then whisk vigorously, starting in the center to incorporate egg and working your way out, until dry ingredients are incorporated and batter is smooth.
• Increase heat to medium-high and add bacon fat to skillet. Swirl to coat bottom and sides of skillet. Whisk batter once more to reincorporate, then pour into skillet and smooth top (batter will sputter around edges).
• Bake cornbread in oven until the edges are golden brown and the top is golden, cracked in places, and firm to the touch, 25-30 minutes. Let cool in pan at least 5 minutes before cutting into wedges. Serve with Hot Honey Butter.
• Cornbread can be baked 8 hours ahead. Let cool; store tightly wrapped at room temperature.

SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. When the oven is hot, pour the oil into a 9-inch cast-iron skillet and tilt the pan so that the oil coats the sides and bottom. Place the skillet in the oven for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cut the kernels from the cobs and place in a large bowl. (Jean uses the Lee's corn scraper on the previous page,but a sharp knife will do.) Using the sharp edge of a wide, heavy knife,scrape the cobs thoroughly so that the pulp and juice run into the bowl. (You should have about 7 cups.) Add the salt, cream and flour, and mix well.
• Pour the sticky corn mixture into the scorching hot skillet, and press down with a spatula to flatten and compact it. Bake until the edges begin to brown and the top is browned in places, about 40 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Run a knife along the inside edge of the skillet to loosen the corn. Place a serving platter on top of the pan, carefully invert platter and pan,and lift off the pan.If the stars align,you will have a beautiful golden brown corn cake,but it might take a few tries before you perfect this (4 people tested this recipe; 1 got a flawless cake).If the mixture sticks to the pan,don't worry: just scrape it all into a bowl and mix lightly to disperse the crispy bits. It will still be delicious.

CREAMY SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sugar, and saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in corn and water, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in cream, and cook until cream is reduced and sauce thickens, about 8 minutes. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.

SO EASY OLD FASHIONED SKILLET CREAMED CORN

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat melt the butter.
• Stir in the corn kernels and the half and half cream; mix to combine.
• Sprinkle with cornstarch, sugar and salt; bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
• Reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally for about 10-12 minutes.
• Season with black pepper to taste.

FESTIVE SKILLET CORN

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in skillet over med heat.
• Add corn and cook until kernels separate (2 minutes).
• Add remainder of ingredients, including the 3 tablespoons butter, and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes.