Southern 4-Ingredient Poor Man Hoecakes
These simple, old-fashioned Southern hoecakes turn basic pantry staples into warm, comforting cornmeal cakes with crispy, lacy edges and a soft interior. Fried thin in a hot cast-iron skillet with bacon grease, they are perfect served alongside eggs, beans, or greens, or drizzled with butter and syrup.
Recipe Overview & Specs
| Metric / Specification | Detail |
| Prep Time | 5 minutes |
| Cook Time | 10 minutes |
| Total Time | 15 minutes |
| Yield / Servings | 4 servings |
| Cooking Method | Cast Iron Skillet Frying |
| Cuisine | Southern American |
Ingredients
| Category | Ingredient | Quantity / Preparation |
| Dry Ingredients | Plain Yellow Cornmeal | 1 cup |
| Salt | Pinch (optional, to taste) | |
| Wet Ingredients | Whole Milk or Water | 1 cup (plus a splash more if needed) |
| Large Egg | 1 | |
| Cooking Fat | Bacon Grease or Vegetable Oil | 3 tbsp (plus extra for frying batches) |
Instructions
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