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Submitted by: Cathy Clemons from Narrows, VA
Originally shared on the web 02/17/2011

10 slices bacon
1/3 c. oil
2 c. cornmeal
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
2 t. sugar
1-1/2 c. milk
2 T. white vinegar
2 eggs
Garnish: butter, apple butter, maple syrup

Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat; remove bacon and crumble. Stir oil into drippings; set aside to cool. In a medium bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar; set aside. Combine milk and vinegar; let stand for 10 minutes. Beat eggs in a large bowl; add drippings and milk mixture. Add cornmeal mixture and crumbled bacon; mix well. Pour by 1/4 or 1/2 cupfuls onto a preheated waffle iron. Bake until golden, according to manufacturer’s directions. Serve with butter and apple butter or maple syrup. Makes about 5 servings.