Frank Stitts Corn Bread Food

FRANK STITT'S CORN BREAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450°.
• Preheat an 8-to9-inch cast-iron skillet in the hot oven.
• Add cornmeal and flour to a large bowl; stir in the milks, a little at a time, mixing with a large wooden spoon; the batter will be quite loose.
• Meanwhile, add the bacon fat to the preheated skillet, return it to the oven, and heat until the fat is very hot, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the skillet from the oven; pour all but 1 tablespoon of the hot fat into the cornmeal mixture and stir to combine.
• Add the egg and stir to combine.
• Pour the cornmeal mixture into the hot skillet and immediately place it in the oven.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and unmold; serve hot.

FRANK STITT'S BUTTER BEANS

Steps:

• Combine the water, onion, herbs, and salt in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
• Decrease heat to a simmer and cook gently for 15 minutes.
• Add in beans; adjust the heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until the beans are just tender, 15-20 minutes.
• Taste for seasoning, and add salt if necessary.
• Remove the pan from heat and let the beans rest in their liquid for 10 minutes.
• Serve sprinkled with herbs and drizzled with olive oil; finish with cracked black pepper.