Creamed Corn
On Tuesday, September 9, 2014 6:23:39 PM UTC-5, ImStillMags wrote:
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> Well, that's not what I call Southern Creamed corn. Here's what I grew up learning to make:
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> Cut the corn off the cob. Cut through the kernels halfway with the first cut, then cut off the rest of the kernels and scrape the cob for the juice..
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> Use a heavy cast iron skillet and heat up some bacon fat.
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> Throw in the corn and the juices and stir. As the corn starts to cook it will let out some more juice. The starch in the corn will thicken the juices if the corn is not a super sweet. Add salt and pepper to taste. If you want it really "creamy" add some heavy cream.
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> I never do that because I love the pure corn taste. I usually don't add sugar even if the corn isn't real sweet, I like that corney taste.
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> This is more "fried corn" than creamed corn.
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YES!!!
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> I'm not a big fan of canned creamed corn at all.
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Me neither!
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