Deep-Fried Pickles

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Ingredients:

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
4 large eggs, beaten
1 cup cornmeal
1 (16-ounce) jar bread and butter pickles
Honey Mustard Sauce, recipe follows

Honey Mustard Sauce:
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey

Directions

In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat 2-inches of oil to 350 degrees F.

Put the flour and a dash of salt and pepper in a small bowl, the beaten eggs in another bowl, and the cornmeal with a dash of salt and pepper in a third bowl. Dredge the pickles in the flour, then the egg, and then the cornmeal. In batches, carefully lower the pickles into the oil and fry for 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon remove from the oil to paper towels to drain.

Transfer to a serving platter and serve with Honey Mustard Sauce.

Honey Mustard Sauce:

In a small bowl, stir together all the sauce ingredients until smooth.

Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 12 min
Difficulty: Easy

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