Fried Cornutash
When I was in my 20s I worked with a woman who brought a casserole of okra, tomato and corn on party days. I loved it. I put this together on the style of fried corn and since my kids HATE okra, but just don't like lima beans, I used them instead. I used more like a tablespoon of sugar when my corn was not so sweet. And I like to use the microwave and paper plates to cook bacon
When I was in my 20s I worked with a woman who brought a casserole of okra, tomato and corn on party days. I loved it. I put this together on the style of fried corn and since my kids HATE okra, but just don't like lima beans, I used them instead. I used more like a tablespoon of sugar when my corn was not so sweet. And I like to use the microwave and paper plates to cook bacon
- Carbohydrate 9.762568950875 g
- Cholesterol 6.42589190833333 mg
- Fat 4.85800840516667 g
- Fiber 1.3770000243187 g
- Protein 2.73838156083333 g
- Saturated Fat 1.50963466737708 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (61g)
- Sodium 183.262175877083 mg
- Sugar 8.3855689265563 g
- Trans Fat 0.516199106129167 g
- Calories 87 calories
Step-by-step
- Cut corn off cob and scrape cob for milk. Set aside.
- Cook bacon and crumble.
- Add 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings to a skillet. Saute onion and green pepper lightly and add lima beans then corn.
- Sprinkle with sugar and black pepper. Cover and cook 10 minutes.
- Uncover and add tomatoes. Lower heat and simmer until it seems right.
Golden kernels browned in rendered pork fat yield a dish that balances sweet summer produce with savory, smoky depth. Utilizing bacon drippings as the primary cooking fat coats the vegetables evenly, allowing the onions and green peppers to sweat without scorching. Scraping the corn cobs for their starchy milk introduces natural thickening power to the skillet without requiring any flour or cornstarch.
Maximizing Second-Day Flavors and Adjustments
Storing this vegetable medley in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days actually improves the overall taste as the ingredients meld. When reheating leftovers, add a tablespoon of water to the pan over medium-low heat to prevent the lima beans from drying out. Dietary preferences easily accommodate modifications; swapping the bacon for smoked paprika and neutral oil provides a reliable path for plant-based diets.
- Refrigerate within two hours of cooking to maintain food safety.
- Drain excess rendered fat if the vegetable volume drops below three tablespoons in the pan.
- Add frozen lima beans directly without thawing to avoid mushy textures.
