November 21, 2010

Have a 12 Bones Thanksgiving!

Damn Good Corn Pudding. I'm not being feisty--that's what it's called!


I like to feature local restaurants on occasion, and this is one I'm very excited to share!

12 Bones Smokehouse is an undeniable Asheville icon, serving up sumptuous ribs, pulled pork, chicken, turkey, brisket and a slew of southern sides.


 

 Owners Tom Montgomery and wife Sabra Kelley have become local heroes for their ground-breaking spice rubs and sauces. On any given day you can sample Blueberry-Chipotle or Strawberry-Habanero Ribs. They run seasonal blends including peach or pumpkin...on the meat! 


This seemingly humble eatery has received national awards and praises from high caliber sources including: Southern Living Magazine, Good Morning American, The New York Times, and numerous national BBQ competitions. President Obama has visited 12 Bones twice in the last year and a half. They say he came to Asheville for R&R, be we know he came for the ribs!



Tom and Sabra guard their recipes with great care. Yet, I'm happy to tell you they've shared their "Damn Good Corn Pudding" recipe with ASP! And just in time for Thanksgiving!!! Even if you have a tried-and-true dressing recipe, I encourage you to set it aside this year and try this!


12 Bones "DGCP" is an amalgamation of traditional cornbread dressing and a custard-like corn pudding. It's tender, rich and melts in your mouth, with just a touch of heat from poblano peppers. It is a southern's dream dish!  I admit in the pan, the top is not much to look at, but scoop into it's tender folds and all the flavors are suddenly revealed! DGCP is extremely quick to put together, then just pop it in the oven!

12 Bones also provides whole Thanksgiving meals, if your oven breaks down or your turkey catches on fire! If you're interested, I'd order ahead!

Sommer


Damn Good Corn Pudding
~from 12 Bones Smokehouse

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups sugar
3 tbs. + 1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. salt
½ tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. coriander
6 large eggs
1 stick melted butter (1/2 cup)
2 cups heavy cream
1 – 14 oz. can of creamed corn
2 fresh poblano peppers, seeded and diced
1 ½ cups fresh or frozen corn

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Mix all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.


Pour the eggs, butter, cream and creamed corn in an electric mixer.


Mix well and add the poblanos and corn. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until just combined. It should resemble cake batter.


Grease a large 11 X 15 rimmed baking dish. (You could use two smaller dishes.) Pour the pudding mixture into the pan and place it in the oven. Lightly tent the pan with foil.

Bake for 1 hour, until the center is just set. (30-40 minutes for smaller pans) You may want to take the foil off the last 10-15 minutes so the top will be golden.


Serves 1, or if you’re in a sharing mood 8-10.


Damn Good Corn Pudding ~from 12 Bones Smokehouse on Foodista

51 comments:

  1. What a lovely place! So cozy! I would love to know it! and then, you know, sweet corn is one of my favorite things in life..Your pie is so inviting!!!

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  2. Do you think if I make it I will be able to see such a line of people outside my home too?

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  3. I'm absolutely adding this to my not asked to bring but bringing anyway list - I love simple amazing food!! Happy Thanksgiving, Sommer!

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  4. You know how I KNOW this will be hit-the-roof good? It's got creamed corn, peppers, cumin and BUTTA! Amen!!

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  5. Oh those ingredients melded together does sound incredibly good. Wish I was closer to sample all their bites! But I'll start with the pudding.

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  6. That pudding indeed looks damn good! It contains all the ingredients I love.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  7. Whoah, I am totally feeling that corn pudding daaaaahling... delish!!!
    *kisses* HH

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  8. I LOVE LOVE LOVE corn pudding and this corn pudding looks incredible! :) YUM!

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  9. Wow, the corn pudding looks amazing! Beautiful photos. Perfect this time of year too. My mouth is watering.

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  10. Warm, hearty and delicious corn pudding is simply irresistible!

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  11. Ok, so I need to head to Asheville asap. We came so close to moving there and my husband still has a yen for the mountains. The Piedmont just isn't close enough for him.

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  12. I love corn pudding, but haven't had it in so long. I may have to make some now, thanks for sharing your yummy recipe! That barbeque looks great by the way, wish I had one of those restaurants here!

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  13. I can't believe I have never had corn pudding before, WOW, it sounds amazing!

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  14. By the looks and sounds of it, I bet this corn pudding lives up to its name! ;) Sounds fantastic.

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  15. I've never had a corn pudding but this looks like something my husband and I would love. Thanks for sharing the recipe. I've been making a lot of cornbread lately...i need to try this recipe too!

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  16. This looks similar to the fiesta cornbread I make only 10x's better! I use roasted poblanos when I'm feeling industrious, otherwish can green chiles. I will most definately be making this recipe very soon! thanks for sharing!
    p.s. If you have time, I would love for you to submit one or more of your delicious recipes on Simply Healthy Family for my 'Healthy Fall Favorites'. I especially love your bourbon sweet potato recipe, I made it 2 nights ago and it was a big hit... BIG!

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  17. The corn pudding sure looks good with all the nice ingredients in it :-)

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  18. Looks like such a great bbq joint, and it does look like damn good corn pudding!

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  19. You have some delicious looking restaurants up there! I need to come back up and try out some more of them. Especially since your last suggestion was so tasty!

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Sommer!

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  20. I love Southern Food places that are creative with their dishes, especially if they use seasonal produce.

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  21. Sounds like a terrific local bbq place and the corn pudding sounds fantastic! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

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  22. oh wow how good does this look we should have eaten here, next time :-)

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  23. Oh, I've been by that place - now I will have to try it! I love corn pudding too. Why do bar-b-que places always have such great sides? Cool of you to grab the recipe for a great one! Also, I posted about you in my blog yesterday for the tamale bites. Hoping to send some Tennessee friends your way.

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  24. Oh my does that look like amazing corn pudding!! What a wonderful recipe. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving Sommer:)

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  25. ohhh I've had something very similiar to this and it was SO good. I've been looking for a stuffing-esque recipe for Thursday (I'm not a stuffing fan) and this is it! Thanks for procuring it

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  26. This sounds like such a fun place. Those ribs--wow! The corn pudding looks awesome. That's pretty cool that they shared the recipe the recipe with you, thanks for sharing it with us!

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  27. This was such a fun post! I love a good BBQ joint, and it is evident that you featured one of the best! I'm glad that you were able to post a recipe too! This would be a great sidedish. Thank you for sharing with me...I hope you have a wonderful week of feasting, friends and family!

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  28. looks awesome sommer and usual fabulous writeup and funky presentation! Have a Great Thanksgiving !

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  29. that corn pudding is the one !!! it looks fabulous !!! thanks for the share

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  30. What an incredible dish! If only my sweetie liked corn pudding I'd be adding this to the menu. May just have to make it for myself :-) Kate @ kateiscooking

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  31. That looks great. I haven't had corn pudding for so long.

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  32. yum! corn pudding sounds amazing right now... this might be a last minute addition to thanskgiving!

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  33. That pudding looks "damn good" - it deserves the name! :) Strawberry-Habernero Ribs I want

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  34. Love the name of this place and the corn pudding too...Fun post :) Does look and sound delicious...
    Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving

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  35. Corn pudding has been on my mind all week! I just might have to whip this out for Thanksgiving!

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  36. You go girl with your feistiness. Love it.

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  37. Great reporting on the BBQ place, 12 bones, love the name. Score on getting the recipe for the corn pudding and sharing it with the res of us:)

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  38. Thank you so much for posting this! I love the corn pudding at 12 bones so much, and I had planned to make corn pudding for Thanksgiving. But my recipe from Epicurious seemed so boring, that I decided to do a little searching to see how to jazz it up. Can't wait to try this!

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  39. Love corn pudding. Hubby doesn't, so I don't make it very often :(

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  40. That is some damn good corn pudding all right! You totally scored, Sommer! I'd like to come to Asheville, drive along the Blue Ridge Pkwy and eat me some ribs, too :)

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  41. That looks so good! I would love to visit ashevile just to eat at 12 bones. Looks great!

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  42. I did make this to take to my in-laws for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit - "so moist" "a little kick" "wow, what is that?" - Thanks, Sommer!

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  43. Sommer, thank you for posting this. I actually found it over at food.com

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  44. I made this yesterday for a holiday party, and it was a HUGE hit! I had so many requests for the recipe, so I know I will make it again and again. However, I had to substitute 2 Anaheim chili's as I couldn't find poblano, but it worked out perfect.

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  45. love the sexy simplicity of your blog...and I adore good corn pudding :)

    I'll be poking back in from time to time! Cheers

    Toby

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  46. Do you think it would work to substitute half and half for the heavy cream? Or does it need the extra fat to thicken up? I've made it once with heavy whipping crea,m, but I picked up a bottle of half and half to make this again for Christmas dinner!

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  47. I'm sure the half&half would be fine. It might take a few more minutes in the oven though!

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  48. This is always my go-to side when I'm at 12 Bones. Thanks for getting the recipe!

    I made this for my Thanksgiving meal with 1 1/3 cup milk & 2/3 cup heavy cream. Tasted great and I didn't feel quite as guilty.

    Oh and I couldn't find poblanos, so I substituted with 2 anaheims and half a jalapeno.

    Delicious!

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