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    Essentials: Southern-Fried Onion Rings

    Source of Recipe

    From "Fred Thompson's Southern Sides" by Fred Thompson

    Recipe Introduction

    "This recipe for traditional onion rings takes a Southern twist with the inclusion of cornmeal. I find this recipe works better with a water-ground fine or extra-fine cornmeal. That way, you get the flavor of corn without an overly thick coating on the onion rings."

    List of Ingredients

    • 1 cup buttermilk
    • 1 cup water
    • Hot pepper sauce
    • 2 large sweet onions, cut into ½-inch rings and separated
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 cups cornmeal
    • Canola oil for frying

    Recipe

    Pour the buttermilk, the water, and 3 dashes of hot sauce into a large mixing bowl. Add the onions and toss to coat. Set aside at room temperature for at least one hour; two is better.

    In another bowl, combine the flour and cornmeal.

    Fill a 3- to 4-quart saucepan half full with oil and bring to 350°F over medium heat.

    Drain the onions but reserve the buttermilk mixture. Dip a handful of onions quickly into the buttermilk mixture and toss them in the flour mixture.

    Fry for about 6 minutes or until the coating is golden brown. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Remove the onions from the oil and drain them on the wire rack. Serve immediately.

    Serves 4 to 6

 

 

 


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