Chole, save this recipe for Tuesday.  Your brother Xavier is submitting a recipe for Black Beans and Short Ribs. You might want to consider the Black Beans, short ribs, cornbread and a delicious kale slaw for dinner.

HOT WATER CORNBREAD

1 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon bacon drippings, 3/4 cup boiled water. Get out a bowl, add the cornmeal, salt, and sugar.  Add the water and bacon drippings bacon.  Stir until everything is well blended.  Get out a cast-iron skillet, add 1/2 – 3/4 inches of shortening or oil.  Heat to 375 degrees.  While the oil is heating, scoop out a heaping tablespoon of the cornmeal mixture, shape into a ball, then flatten out to a cake. Wet your hands.  This step keeps the cornmeal mixture from sticking to your palms. Add the cakes to the oil; fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides.  Remove from the skillet and drain on a wire rack.t