Corn Dog Battered Fried Claussen Pickles

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While this wasn’t exactly like the recipe from Amos Mosquitos in Atlantic Beach, NC, they were pretty close.  Their batter was not as dense, but still great along with some fresh made ranch dressing. 

The cook was a lot of fun, as it was messy, which is great when cooking outside. 

Overall, we enjoyed this style of a fried pickle.

Ingredients:

·         1 cup yellow cornmeal

·         1 cup AP flour

·         ¼ teaspoon salt

·         1/8 teaspoon black pepper

·         2 Tablespoons white sugar

·         4 teaspoons baking powder

·         1 Egg

·         1 Cup milk

·         Vegetable oil for frying

·         Whole Claussen pickles

Steps:

1.       Heat vegetable oil in desired cooking vessel, to 350°, check with a Thermapen

2.       Cut pickles into desired widths.

3.       Mix in a medium bowl: cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, sugar, baking powder, and mix well. 

4.       Mix in a separate bowl, the egg and milk.  Mix well. 

5.       Add egg and milk mixture to the cornmeal and other ingredients, and mix well. 

6.       Place cut pickles in batter, roll around with a fork, until well coated.  Remove with a fork or skewer, and place in hot oil (350°)

   

Ranch Dressing:

·         1 cup milk or butter milk

·         1 cup mayonnaise

·         1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Seasoning Package

1.       Mix all ingredients well.  Place in fridge for 30 mins.  

An induction burner similar to the one I used: