Iron Skillet Southern Fried Corn

Deep South...Southern Corn 4 slices of bacon 10-12 ears of corn, shucked, stripped and scraped 1/2 tablespoon of granulated sugar 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter Up to 1/2 cup of whole milk, half and half, or heavy cream, optional Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste Kosher salt, only if needed (taste first!) Parsley, to garnish,