Hoe cakes!

hondabbq · September 2019

I just leaned of these little things.
Looking for a great tried and true recipe to get the authentic southern experience.
Yes there are recipes online but who better to ask than guys/gals from the south.

TIA.

JethroBodeen · September 2019

Only time I ever made them was in grade school as a project. Pretty horrible as i recall. That was A LONG time ago. I am interested to see what comes up here though...

Markarm4119 · September 2019

Mix up your favorite cornbread then drop small pancake size batter into skillets with hot vegetable oil, app 400 degrees. Flip as you would pancakes. Really good with a little peperjack cheese and crushed red pepper in the batter.

JohnInCarolina · September 2019

hondabbq said:

I just leaned of these little things.
Looking for a great tried and true recipe to get the authentic southern experience.
Yes there are recipes online but who better to ask than guys/gals from the south.

TIA.

@tarheelmatt has a great recipe for these.

WVsmokin · September 2019

There is a restaurant in Florence, SC (lived there for a short period), Tubb's Shrimp and Fish Co. They have Hoe Cakes on their menu. First time I've ever tried and only time I've seen them in a restaurant. Their entree was Cornmeal Pancakes, Shrimp, Smoked Jalapeno Cream Sauce, Sunny Side Egg, Bacon. Quite filling and ya know...bacon.

Webass · September 2019

I was married before I learned cornbread could be baked. My mom only fried it.

northGAcock · September 2019

If ever in LA area, try the Hoe Cakes at Barrel & Ashes. Best I have ever had and the standard from my perspective.

SmokeyPitt · September 2019

Yeah I have lived in GA my entire life (which is longer than I care to admit) and the first time I heard of these was watching True Blood (takes place in Louisiana) so I assumed it was a LA thing. They do sound pretty good. I have never made them before, but using my instincts tell me they should be fried in bacon grease.

Gulfcoastguy · September 2019

We made them when my Mom found out that the oven was broke after mixing up corn bread batter. I told her to just fry it like pancakes. So she thought a bit, thinned the batter with milk and did so. Good with butter and pancake syrup.

JethroBodeen · September 2019

Of course there is a story that goes along with the origin of these. They were not gourmet fare and were very plain, basic nutrition. Bacon grease makes everything better though!

tarheelmatt · September 2019

Recipe is in this description of the video.

I use lard and good buttermilk.

Hoe Cakes and Blackeye Pea Salad - Blackstone Griddle Recipe
https://youtu.be/nFF945omzos