Step 1

Cut the corn off the cob with a sharp knife.

Step 2

Using the sharpest knife, cut down into the cob to get the milk of the corn.

Step 3

Heat up the bacon grease and add two tablespoons of softened butter.

Step 4

If you like the corn to be a bit caramelized, cook longer, stir less frequently.

Step 5

If you like corn to be creamier, cook for about ten minutes, and at the end add the remaining two tablespoons butter.

Step 6

At this point, you can add a splash of heavy cream if you want a creamier corn.

Step 7

Add a little bit of salt, and a lot of black pepper.

Step 8

Serve immediately.