My daddy grew up on these and now I make them every Sunday morning. Church ladies always ask for the recipe.

let it warm while you mix the batter. Add enough bacon grease or oil to coat the bottom generously, about 2 to 3 tablespoons. You want a thin layer of hot fat so the hoecakes get crisp, lacy edges.Try New Foods

In a medium bowl, whisk together the cornmeal and a good pinch of salt if your bacon grease is not very salty. Make a little well in the center of the cornmeal.

Cornmeal batter being mixed in a ceramic bowl

Cornmeal batter being mixed in a ceramic bowl