Rustic American Cornbread Skillet with Vermont Maple and Crispy Pork Belly

Name: Rustic American Cornbread Skillet with Vermont Maple and Crispy Pork Belly
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted); 1/4 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk; 1/3 cup Vermont maple syrup; 2 large eggs (lightly beaten); 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted); 1/2 pound pork belly (sliced into 1/2-inch pieces); 2 tablespoons Vermont maple syrup; 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

StandardAmericanDinnerComfort FoodFamily-FriendlyHearty

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 40m COOK

👥 8 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A hearty cornbread skillet infused with the sweetness of Vermont maple syrup and topped with crispy, savory pork belly, perfect for a comforting meal.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

12.0g 13%

Fat

22.0g 25%

Carbs

55.0g 62%

Rich in nutrients

🔺 Calcium

15% DV

Essential for healthy bones and teeth

🔺 Iron

10% DV

Important for oxygen transport in the blood

☀️ Vitamin B6

20% DV

Supports brain health

🔺 Magnesium

8% DV

Supports muscle and nerve function

💧 Omega-3

5% DV

Supports heart health

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

1 cup cornmeal
1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup Vermont maple syrup
2 large eggs lightly beaten
1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
1/2 pound pork belly sliced into 1/2-inch pieces

Topping

2 tablespoons Vermont maple syrup
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt

Instructions

1 Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2 In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3 In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk, maple syrup, and beaten eggs. Stir in the melted butter.
4 Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
5 In a cast iron skillet over medium heat, cook the pork belly slices until crispy and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving the pork fat in the skillet.
6 Pour the cornbread batter into the hot skillet. Arrange the crispy pork belly pieces evenly on top.
7 Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8 Drizzle the top with additional maple syrup and sprinkle with coarse sea salt before serving.