Fried Jalapeño Cornbread (Hot Water Cornbread)

These crispy, addictive fritters are a great accompaniment to chili.
Fried Jalapeño Cornbread (Hot Water Cornbread)
Frying in oil gives this cornbread a crispy exterior and a creamy interior. Courtesy of Stacy Lyn Harris
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If the oil isn’t hot enough, the batter will absorb the oil, and you won’t get that crunchy exterior and creamy interior. Also, I strongly recommend that you make two batches—they disappear as you make them!

Serves 10
  • 2 cups self-rising cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 1/4 cup bacon drippings, for frying
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil, for frying
In a medium-sized bowl, mix cornmeal, salt, jalapeño, and water together. You'll want the consistency of thick cake batter. If it is too dry, add a little more hot water.
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