Quickly incorporate the hot bacon drippings into the batter with a fork.
When you pour it back into the hot skillet, listen for the sizzle.
That sound means your crust will be dark golden and crisp.
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Meanwhile, stir together cornmeal and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
Stir together buttermilk and egg in a medium bowl.
During last minute skillet is heating in oven, stir buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture until just combined.
Pour hot drippings into cornmeal mixture, and quickly stir to incorporate.
Pour mixture into hot skillet, and immediately place in oven.
Remove from skillet, and serve immediately.
Stir together cornmeal and next 7 ingredients in a large bowl.
Stir in corn mixture.
Pour about 2 Tbsp.
batter for each griddle cake onto a hot buttered griddle or into a large nonstick skillet.
Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry and cooked.
Turn and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
Makes 2 dozen griddle cakes; Hands-on 30 min., Total 35 min.
