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Cast-Iron Cornbread with Sweet Tea Glaze
Southern Comfort Free recipe

Cast-Iron Cornbread with Sweet Tea Glaze

4.5 (44 ratings)

A Cast-Iron Cornbread, rich without ever feeling heavy, and served with Sweet Tea Glaze.

Prep
20 min
Cook
47 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb cornbread
  • 1 lb yellow onion
  • a pinch garlic
  • 4 oz smoked paprika
  • 1/4 cup hot sauce
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup cracked black pepper
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the cornbread generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the cornbread and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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