Ingredients
- 8 ounces butter, cubed, plus more to butter pan
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 cups coarsely ground Iroquois white cornmeal (see note) (white grits may be substituted)
- Salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- Tabasco
- 2 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 18 slices bacon
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
1040 calories; 77 grams fat; 36 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 27 grams monounsaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 63 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 22 grams sugars; 23 grams protein; 193 milligrams cholesterol; 691 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
Serves 6
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch-square baking dish.
- In a 3- to 4-quart ovenproof saucepan, heat the milk to a simmer. Whisk in the cornmeal in a slow, steady stream. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and whisk in the butter a few cubes at a time. Season to taste with Tabasco, salt and pepper. Let cool for a few minutes, then add the egg yolks, stirring well to incorporate.
- Transfer the grits to the buttered pan and spread out evenly, approximately 1 inch thick. Cover with plastic, pushing down to ensure that no air circulates. Refrigerate.
- Cut the grits into 6 triangles. Set the oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet and place over medium heat. When hot, add the grits, working in batches, and sear on one side until browned, about 4 minutes. Flip and place in the oven to warm through.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook until just crisp. Pour off the fat and add the maple syrup. Baste the bacon until the syrup thickens.
- To serve, place a corncake on each plate and top with 3 slices of bacon.
- Iroquois white cornmeal can be purchased in the fall at www.thespencefarm.com. White grits can be purchased at ansonmills.com or kalustyans.com.
1 hour 45 minutes
Dining and Cooking