Buttermilk Fried Corn - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Combine corn kernels and buttermilk in large bowl; let stand 30 minutes.
Drain.
Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in large zip-top plastic bag.
Add corn to flour mixture, a small amount at a time, and shake bag to coat corn.
Pour oil to depth of 1 inch in a Dutch oven; heat to 375*.
Fry corn, a small amount at a time, in hot oil 2 minutes or until golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve as a side dish or sprinkle on salads, soups, or casseroles.
Yield: 2 cups.