Southern Fried Oysters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. self-rising cornmeal
1 c. self-rising flour
1/4 tsp. red pepper
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. milk
2 (12 oz.) containers oysters, drained
vegetable oil

Preparation

Combine corn meal, flour and pepper, stirring well.
Combine eggs and milk, beating well with a fork.
Dip oysters in egg mixture and dredge in flour mixture.
Pour oil to depth of 2 to 3 inches in a Dutch boiler.
Heat to 375\u00b0.
Fry oysters in oil until golden, turning once.
Drain on paper towels.
Yields 6 servings.