{"id":1179,"date":"2024-04-08T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/?p=1179"},"modified":"2025-01-15T18:40:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T18:40:04","slug":"maple-pancetta-skillet-corn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ashleylaurenturner.com\/?p=1179","title":{"rendered":"Maple & Pancetta Skillet Corn"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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For me, there’s nothing better than the salty sweet combo of bacon and maple syrup – it’s a match made in flavour heaven and the only part of a pancake breakfast I ever really enjoy! Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about maple syrup and what goes well with it. I found my mind wandering to butter and pancakes and then how butter tastes so delicious on corn and before I knew it, I’d thrown all these ingredients into a pot… Well, not the pancakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This sort of daydreaming is how Maple & Pancetta skillet corn came to be. A few ideas of things that will pair together well and the haphazard additions of things I found loitering in my fridge. Although I’m certain I’m not the first person to come up with this combo, this is how I make it. The salt & sweet pairs beautifully with a hint of sharp cheddar and the fresh, almost oniony sprinkling of chives gives it a little something extra reminiscent of a baked potato. It’s interesting, full of flavour and a great compliment to roast or barbecued meats. I love serving this alongside something like roast pork, honey roast ham or barbecue pulled pork or chicken. I would also consider this as a star corn side for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner because it’s a little more decadent and special. It’s such a unique side dish that really perks up a meal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I love making this recipe in a cast iron casserole or skillet, but if you don’t have either of those, you can absolutely use a regular frying pan or even a large based saucepan will work. If you do have a nice skillet or casserole, this is one of those side dishes that can go straight to the table in what you cooked it in, so it’s easy work! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pancetta is usually easy for me to find, but if it’s not for you then bacon lardons will work just fine. Alternatively, any chopped bacon will do. I personally use pancetta because I like it better, it’s convenient to me and I always have it in my fridge, but chopped up regular bacon would work just fine. If you can find the maple cured bacon – even better. Let’s get started!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Serves 6 as a side dish<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • 50g unsalted butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1\/4 teaspoon dried chilli flakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 150g pancetta cubes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Juice of 1\/2 lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 285g sweetcorn (drained weight<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Sea salt flakes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dash of cayenne pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Generous drizzle of maple syrup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Large handful of finely shredded mature cheddar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Chopped chives to serve<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Method<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Add the butter and olive oil to a skillet or cast iron casserole over medium-high heat. When it starts to sizzle a bit add the chilli flakes and give it a stir for about 30 seconds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Add the pancetta cubes to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until they are crispy and golden, leaving some colour on the bottom of the pan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Squeeze half a lemon into the pan and quickly use your wooden spoon to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan as it deglazes – these coloured bits on the bottom of the pan are full of delicious flavour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Toss in the corn with a good sprinkling of sea salt flakes and stir everything to combine. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally for about 3 minutes or so until the corn has started to warm through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Drizzle maple syrup generously over the whole lot – you don’t want to drown it, but you want enough to coat everything. Use your judgement. Add the cayenne pepper and stir to combine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Let the maple syrup warm up for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. If it’s too vigorously bubbling or starting to burn at all, just reduce the heat a little. After a few minutes, scatter the grated cheddar cheese across the top and leave it there to melt. If you’re in a rush you can pop the lid on to speed this along.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Sprinkle chopped chives across the top of the dish and serve hot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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