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There is a very specific kind of magic that happens when a drop of bacon grease hits a screaming hot cast-iron skillet.
Let me tell you about the first time I made hoe cakes.
I was in my late twenties, and I was visiting a friend in the South. She made these little cornmeal pancakes for breakfast. They were crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and absolutely delicious.
I asked her for the recipe, and she gave it to me. I’ve been making them ever since.
What Are Hoe Cakes?
A Southern staple.
They are a classic Southern dish.
A cornmeal pancake.
They are a simple cornmeal pancake.
A simple dish.
They are made with just a few ingredients.
A versatile dish.
They can be served with a variety of toppings.
A historical dish.
They have a rich history.
A comfort food.
They are a comfort food.
The History of Hoe Cakes
The name.
The name comes from the fact that they were cooked on the blade of a hoe.
A staple of the enslaved.
They were a staple of the enslaved people in the South.
A simple dish.
They were made with simple ingredients.
A versatile dish.
They could be served with a variety of toppings.
A comfort food.
They became a comfort food.
A tradition.
They are a tradition.
Why These Hoe Cakes Are So Good
