Griddle-cakes

Ingredients

• fat salt pork (or turnip for greasing)
• batter (prepared as desired)

Directions

1. Heat a soap-stone griddle for twice the time it takes to heat an iron griddle.

2. If using an iron griddle, rub it with a small piece of fat salt pork when hot enough to sizzle.

3. Alternatively, use a halved turnip to grease the griddle if you prefer less richness.

4. Pour a spoonful of batter onto the griddle; it should hiss upon contact.

5. Watch for bubbles on the surface; when they appear, it's time to turn the cakes.

6. Turn the griddle often to ensure even cooking by rotating each edge over the hottest part of the stove.