Smoked Cornbread on Cast Iron | Easy Cornbread Recipe

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt provides similar tanginess with fewer calories.

smoked cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: regular cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned green chiles

Canned green chiles offer similar flavor with less heat.

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

In a bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour and 1 cup cornmeal.

Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 cup sugar to the bowl and mix well.

Add 1 cup of buttermilk and 2 eggs to the dry ingredients and mix until combined.

Preheat the smoker to 275°F and place a cast iron skillet inside to heat up.

Once the skillet is heated to 375°F, add 2 tablespoons of bacon fat and let it melt, coating the bottom and sides.

Pour the cornbread mixture into the greased skillet, smoothing it out evenly.

Place the skillet back in the smoker and cook for about 30-35 minutes, checking at 20 minutes with a toothpick.

After 30 minutes, check the cornbread with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, it's done.

Remove the skillet from the smoker and let the cornbread cool slightly before slicing.

Cut the cornbread into squares and serve with butter.

Cooking Techniques

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