Southern Fried Corn
Servings: 5
Calories: 122.4kcal
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Ingredients
- 3 ¾ cups corn kernels from about 5 ears of corn, use fresh if available
- 1 shallot diced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon bacon fat use extra butter if pork sensitive
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup water
- to taste salt
- parsley for topping
- 2 teaspoon sugar optional if corn is not very sweet. Add with spices.
Instructions
- If using fresh; In a bowl, carefully cut kernels from the cob, making sure to cut as closely to the cob as possible. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter and add 1 shallot diced over medium-high heat. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add 3 ¾ cups corn kernels and cook for another 2 minutes.
- To the skillet, add 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon parsley , 1/2 teaspoon paprika,1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and1 teaspoon bacon fat . Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes to toast spices, then add 1 tablespoon flour and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Add 1 cup water to the pan and stir to try to work out any lumps are present. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until liquid is thickened.
- Taste and adjust for salt and top with additional parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Nutrition
Calories: 122.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3.4g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6.8mg | Sodium: 36.1mg | Potassium: 275.6mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 7.7g | Vitamin A: 340.9IU | Vitamin C: 6.6mg | Calcium: 8.5mg | Iron: 0.7mg
