BEER BATTERED FRIED DILL PICKLES

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Southern Living, July 2007, p. 112

Ingredients

  • Directions:
  • 2 (16 oz.) jars dill pickle sandwich slices, drained (They used Vlasic, Kosher Dill Stackers.)
  • 1 lg. egg
  • 1 (12 oz.) can beer
  • 1 T. baking powder
  • 1 tea. seasoned salt
  • 1 ½ C. all-purpose flour
  • Vegetable oil
  • Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce
  • ● Pat pickles dry with paper towels.
  • ● Whisk together egg and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; add 1 ½ cups flour and whisk until smooth.
  • ● Pour oil to a depth of 1 ½ inches into a large heavy skillet or Dutch oven; heat over medium high heat to 375 degrees.
  • ● Dip pickle slices into batter, allowing excess batter to drip off.
  • ● Fry pickles, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden.
  • ● Drain and pat dry on paper towels.
  • ● Serve immediately with Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce.
  • Spicy Ranch Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 C. buttermilk
  • ½ C. mayonnaise
  • 2 T. minced green onions
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tea. hot sauce
  • ½ tea. seasoned salt
  • Garnish seasoned salt
  • ● Whisk together first 6 ingredients.
  • ● Garnish, if desired.
  • ● Store in airtight containers in refrigerator up to 12 weeks.

Preparation

Step 1

● Store dipping sauin in airtight containers in refrigerator up to 12 weeks.