Creamed Corn without carrot crumbs

2 tablespoons vegetable oil 6 cups fresh kernel corn (about 8 ears) coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper 3/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup chicken stock[...]

1 tablespoon butter 3 slices smoked bacon , chopped 1 small onion , minced (or a large shallot) 1/4 cup red bell pepper , seeded and chopped 3 cups fresh corn[...]

1 tablespoon butter 3 slices smoked bacon , chopped 1 small onion , minced (or a large shallot) 1/4 cup red bell pepper , seeded and chopped 3 cups fresh corn[...]