Fresh Creamed Corn

Ingredients

• 8 ears fresh corn or 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen corn
• 2 tablespoons bacon grease or butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar (only if using frozen corn)
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. 

   1

   Prepare the corn. Cut the corn kernels from the cobs into a large bowl. If using frozen corn, thaw slightly before cooking.

2. 

   2

   Scrape the corn cobs. Using the blunt edge of a knife, scrape the cobs to release the corn milk into the bowl with the kernels.

3. 

   3

   Cook the corn. Preheat a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add the bacon grease or butter along with the corn and corn milk. Cook for about 15 minutes, stirring often to bring out the flavor and natural starches. Add a splash of water as needed to keep the corn moist.

4. 

   4

   Add the cream mixture. Stir in the heavy whipping cream, cornstarch slurry, salt, and pepper. If using frozen corn, add the sugar.

5. 

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   Finish until creamy. Continue cooking for about 15 minutes, stirring often, until thickened and creamy. Reduce the heat if needed to keep the corn from scorching.