Buttermilk Fried Corn

Total Time: 37 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2/3 cup flour
• 2/3 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• corn oil

Recipe

• 1 combine corn kernels and buttermilk in large bowl; let stand 30 minutes.
• 2 drain.
• 3 combine flour and next 3 ingredients in large zip-top plastic bag.
• 4 add corn to flour mixture, a small amount at a time, and shake bag to coat corn.
• 5 pour oil to depth of 1 inch in a dutch oven; heat to 375*.
• 6 fry corn, a small amount at a time, in hot oil 2 minutes or until golden.
• 7 drain on paper towels.
• 8 serve as a side dish or sprinkle on salads, soups, or casseroles.
• 9 yield: 2 cups.