Stir together the cornmeal and salt, then pour in the boiling water and stir until a thick batter is formed.
Allow it the batter to cool for 10 minutes or until it thickens. Working with your hands, form 8 patties out of the batter.
On medium heat, melt the the bacon grease in a skillet. Working in batches, add the patties to the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes, turning once, or until the edges are crisp and browned