Two ingredients make this cornbread really special.

Ive loved Tina Turner for as long as I can remember.

We loved The Best and belted the lyrics with Turner like we were her backup singers.

Tina Turner next to a photo of a skillet with cornbread in it and a pat of butter melting on top

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Which is the segue Im using to discuss Turners cornbread!

It seems as if Tina Turners cornbread is actually restaurateur Robbie Montgomerys cornbread.

But she didnt just sing; she also whipped up delicious batches of cornbread for Turner and the band.

A wedge of cornbread on a plate next to a skillet with the rest of the cornbread inside

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Made with fresh kernels of corn and crispy, salty bacon, her cornbread was a favorite.

But save the bacon fat!

Youll mix some of it into the batter.

A cast iron skillet with cornbread inside

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After stirring until just combined, add the crumbled bacon and one cup of fresh corn kernels.

The result tastes like one of Turners amazing songs: big, bold, and fabulous!

Ive had skillet cornbread in the past, but this recipe tops them all.

The crumb is moist, fluffy, and tender.

I would absolutely make this cornbread again and wouldnt change a single thing.

Its a delicious recipe that truly is The Best.

Tips for Making Tina Turner’s Cornbread