Tasso Hush Puppies
Serves: about 20
 
Ingredients
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 2 cups self-rising white
  • cornmeal mix
  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1⁄2 cup finely chopped green onion
  • 1⁄2 cup finely chopped tasso
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1⁄2 cups whole buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 2 inches, and heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350°.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, green onion, tasso, and salt.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together buttermilk and egg. Stir buttermilk mixture into cornmeal mixture just until combined. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Working in batches and using a 2-tablespoon spring-loaded scoop, carefully drop batter into hot oil. Fry, turning frequently, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully remove hush puppies using a slotted spoon, and let drain on a wire rack. Serve warm.
Recipe by Paula Deen Magazine at https://pauladeenmagazine.com/tasso-hush-puppies/