Buttery Southern Fried Corn
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter (or use part bacon drippings)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels, scraped off the cob (about 3 ears)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
In a large heavy-duty skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat until foamy. Add 2 cups fresh corn kernels in an even layer; cook, stirring occasionally and lowering the heat if necessary to keep the butter from burning, until the corn is light golden in places, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; taste and adjust seasoning. Add the sugar if desired. Enjoy!

