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    Hoecakes

    Simple, thin cornmeal griddle cakes fried in bacon fat until crisp at the edges.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Appalachian KitchenCategory
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    Hoecakes

    Simple, thin cornmeal griddle cakes fried in bacon fat until crisp at the edges.

    Cornbread, griddle style

    Cornmeal, water, salt, and a hot greased griddle — hoecakes are the quick, crisp-edged cousin of cornbread.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Stir the cornmeal, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
    2. Pour in the boiling water and stir until a thick batter forms.
    3. Heat a griddle or skillet over medium and grease with bacon fat.
    4. Drop spoonfuls of batter and flatten slightly; cook 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crisp at the edges.
    5. Serve hot with butter and sorghum or maple syrup.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    The batter should be thick but spreadable — add hot water a spoonful at a time. Bacon fat gives the authentic flavor.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategoryAppalachian Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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    Hi, I'm Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes. Simple, tested comfort food for real weeknights, written down the way grandma would. Pull up a chair. More about me →

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