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10 minutes
5 minutes
15 minutes
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 0.75 cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon bacon grease
- 1 cup bacon grease, or as needed
- In a medium bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, and sugar. Stir in boiling water and 1 tablespoon of savory bacon grease until it melts completely.
- In a large skillet, heat bacon grease to a depth of 1/2-inch until it reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Form the cornmeal mixture into 12 flat balls using a heaping tablespoon as a guide for measuring.
- Sear in hot oil until crispy and golden, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
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