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Iron Skillet Fried Squash Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Dugger / All my dishes 1 month, 2 weeks ago This is another old family tradition. Originated before I was born. (and that is a long time ago) Soft, mellow, country comfort food. Prep:15m Cook:25m Servings:4	Dugger
	squash bacon onion easy

The Main Event

Peel and Slice

Lock and Load

Drain

Mix and Season

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Ingredients

5 medium summer squash, peeled and sliced 1/4 inch thick

1/2 large onion, sliced 1/8-inch thick

1 tablespoon bacon drippings

salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Peel and slice squash 1/4 inch thick.

Slice onions about 1/8 inch thick.

Place both in iron skillet or saute skillet, cover with water and cook covered on medium high heat about 15 minutes, until tender.

Drain in collander. Return to skillet on low heat to drive off excess moisture. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Add 1 tbsp of bacon drippings, mix in, turn heat to medium high, pat down into skillet and let fry until slightly crispy.

Serve right out of the skillet.

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Comments

chefmeow 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Beautiful pictures and great sounding recipe. You have my 5. Great post Dugger.

dugger 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Oh darn, you got here before I could add the finishing touches. But thanks. It's nice to have friends who watch out for you.

chefmeow 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
You certainly changed appearance in a matter of minutes...LOL. Great post

dugger 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Ok, a couple of comments. You can substitute bacon bits (non meat) and it works ok too. Just that the old country way was to keep a cup of bacon grease in the fridge for these seasonings. We still do that. Summer squash is a delicacy that is good for so many different approaches. I've got a few more for later.

dugger 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Yeah, this is a current picture with my wife of 44 years. The other one was from 2005. (without my glasses which I need to read a newspaper)

jencathen 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
This is the only way I remember eating squash growing up except for squash casserole. It is delicious and I think I'm going to make some this week now. :D

knoxcop 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Hey there Dugger! I just love your country recipes! Keeping a cup of bacon drippings in the fridge? What, everyone doesn't?? If not they should, lol. Lots of work posting this one it's great! You got my 5!--Kn0x--

mystic_river1 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Love the picture you two! Thanks for the great recipe , my 5 is yours! Joymarie

httpmom 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Another treasure i must try...with a little less grease of course....LOVe the pictures...the ones of the Grand kids too!

wynnebaer 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
This sounds so very good....Even I, a New Englander for all my life keeps a cup of bacon grease in the fridge...Everyone should, it adds so much flavor to things...Would have never thought to add it to yellow squash...Great post, thanks...:)

redkitchen 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
This is what I'm talking about! Country as corn flakes. I planted squash and hope to be making tons of this. Thanks.

clbacon 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Love this recipe! I make it all the time!

jenniferbyrdez 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Marvelous. Good old country cooking.

linebb956 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Doug... wonderful.. I also grew up on this... Have learned to cut the bacon drippings back and use part olive oil... that way I feel like I am doing good! Got my 5!

trigger 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
Nix the bacon and this will be perfect for me
you have my 5 fork rating
Michael

lunasea 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
This is one of my favorite ways to fix squash. It's the way my mother and grandmother made it and the bacon drippings are the key. So delicious! Thanks, Dugger - and I love your pictures. High 5! ~Vickie

dugger 1 month, 2 weeks ago said:
I've found that the pictures make the dish REAL. Often I forget until the end and miss the prep. But when I do remember it can make a big difference in how a recipe comes together. I truly do enjoy taking them and then tweaking them. Thanks to all for the comments.

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