INGREDIENTS:
- 6 ears corn
- 3 slice bacon
- ⅔ cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- salt to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Use a sharp knife to cut off the tips of the kernels (cut about halfway down the kernel.)
- Then cut the bottom part of the kernels off. Place all corn kernels in a large bowl.
- With the back of a knife scrape the cobs to get all of the "milk". Place in bowl with kernels.
- In a heavy skillet (9 to 10-inch works well and preferably cast iron) cook bacon until crisp. Remove cooked bacon from skillet and place on paper towels.
- Add all corn kernels to the bacon fat and cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Add water and sugar and stir continuously until mixture begins to thicken. (May take about 5 minutes.)
- Place cornstarch in a small bowl, and gradually stir in milk.
- Add cornstarch mixture to corn. Continue to cook until thickened.
- Stir in butter, both peppers, and salt to taste. Crumble bacon and sprinkle on top.
Notes:
Corn varies greatly in sweetness. Start with 1 tablespoon of sugar, but if your corn is not very sweet you may want to add another half to full tablespoon.
Source: Spicy Southern Kitchen
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