Hoe Cakes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. white cornmeal
1 c. boiling water
1/2 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. bacon drippings

Preparation

Combine the cornmeal and salt in a small mixing bowl.
Stir in boiling water and set the mixture aside to cool.
Divide the mixture into 8 portions and shape each portion into a cake. Heat the drippings in a heavy skillet until hot, but not smoking. Add the cakes and fry over medium heat about 15 minutes, turning to brown both sides.