My daddy grew up on these and now I make them every Sunday morning. Church ladies always ask for the recipe.
These Poor Man Hoecakes are a humble heirloom of Southern resilience—thin, lacy cornmeal cakes fried in hot fat until golden and crisp at the edges, tender within. Born in lean times but rich in soul, they require just four simple ingredients and a well-seasoned cast iron skillet. No eggs, no flour, no fuss—just cornmeal,…