Smothered Corn

Pork
Prep: 15 min Cook: 45 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Smothered Corn is a hearty, flavorful side dish featuring sweet corn cooked with smoky bacon, bell peppers, tomatoes, and aromatic seasonings. Its rich, savory taste makes it perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings, offering a comforting and satisfying addition to any meal.

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Ingredients

  • 8 ears fresh or frozen corn ⓘ
  • 1/2 cup onion ⓘ
  • 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper ⓘ
  • 2 tomatoes peeled and chopped ⓘ
  • 1/4 cup bacon drippings or canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar ⓘ
  • Salt and pepper to taste ⓘ
  • 2 slices bacon ⓘ

Instructions

  1. Fry bacon and reserve drippings.
  2. Clean corn and cut lengthwise 1/4 inch from the top; scrape corn with the side of a blade of a knife to get corn milk.
  3. Mix all ingredients except grease; season and pour in hot grease or oil.
  4. Reduce fire to low.
  5. Cook covered for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if it starts to stick.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

273 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.1g 22% DV
Total Fat 15g 19% DV
Carbs 34.2g 12% DV
Fiber 21.6g 77% DV
Sugar 4.4g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10155.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 293.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 25.5mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 99mcg 11% DV
Vitamin C 71.2mg 79% DV
Calcium 34mg 3% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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