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Southern Fried Dill Pickles

Source of Recipe


From "Y'all Come Over" by Patsy Caldwell



List of Ingredients



• 2 large eggs
  
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  
• 1 cup buttermilk
  
• ½ tsp hot sauce
  
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• 1 cup cornmeal
  
• ½ tsp black pepper
  
• Vegetable oil, for frying
  
• 1 (32-ounce) jar dill pickle slices
  
• Prepared ranch dressing, for dipping
  






Instructions



1. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, ¼ cup flour, buttermilk, hot sauce, cayenne pepper, and ¼ teaspoon salt. In a separate bowl, combine the remaining 2 cups flour, cornmeal, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
   
   
2. Preheat the oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.
   
   
3. Drain the dill pickle slices and dry slightly with a paper towel. Dip the slices into the buttermilk mixture and then in the cornmeal mixture. Deep-fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve with ranch dressing.
   
   Makes 12 servings.