Of all of the pulled pork posts I have seen, no one has mentioned hush puppies

[357mag]

Does anyone have a good recipe for hush puppies, my wife likes hushpuppies with her pulled pork, I like good hushpuppies myself.

 

[Jonok]

2/3 bisquick, 1/3 yellow corn meal, cayenne to taste.

Mix it up and let it sit for an hour or so before deep frying a tablespoon at a time.
(I know that’s probably heresy to some here)

 

[bassman]

Give these a try. They're excellent!

Sweet Hushpuppies

1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup yellow corn meal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup very finely chopped onions
1/2 cup very finely chopped green bell peppers
1/2 cup very finely chopped green onions (tops only)
1 egg, beaten
oil for frying (I deep fry)

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper. Mix well
breaking up any lumps. Add the onions, bell peppers, green onions and egg, stirring until
thoroughly blended. Note: Mixture will be very dry at this point, but it will get moister as it
sets. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours, but no longer than 3 hours or the batter will get
too moist.
In a large skillet over high heat (or deep fryer)) heat oil to 350°. Drop batter by tablespoons full
into the hot oil and fry in batches until cooks through and dark golden brown on all sides, about
5 minutes total, turning at least once.

 

[357mag]

Give these a try. They're excellent!
Can I use self rising corn meal and self rising flour and omit the baking powder?
Sweet Hushpuppies

1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup yellow corn meal
2 tablespoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup very finely chopped onions
1/2 cup very finely chopped green bell peppers
1/2 cup very finely chopped green onions (tops only)
1 egg, beaten
oil for frying (I deep fry)

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper. Mix well
breaking up any lumps. Add the onions, bell peppers, green onions and egg, stirring until
thoroughly blended. Note: Mixture will be very dry at this point, but it will get moister as it
sets. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours, but no longer than 3 hours or the batter will get
too moist.
In a large skillet over high heat (or deep fryer)) heat oil to 350°. Drop batter by tablespoons full
into the hot oil and fry in batches until cooks through and dark golden brown on all sides, about
5 minutes total, turning at least once.

 

[Jonok]

Bassman’s is better.
I withdraw my craven, yankee, sorry excuse for a recipe.

 

[bassman]

I don't see why self rising flour wouldn't work. I've never tried it but you should be okay.

 

[chopsaw]

No liquid in either of these recipes ?

 

[indaswamp]

Here is the one we use...
http://www.jfolse.com/recipes/breads/breads16.htm

 

[bassman]

No liquid in either of these recipes ?

The onions, peppers and egg is all the liquid these need. As it sets in the fridge the moisture seeps into the dry ingredients.

 

[mike243]

A can of cream style corn used instead of water works amazingly well

 

[Jonok]

Although a nice hoppy ipa isn’t bad either..

 

[dls1]

Here is the one we use...
http://www.jfolse.com/recipes/breads/breads16.htm

I don't make hushpuppies very often, but when I do, that's the recipe I use.

I saute the diced onions a bit to soften and color them. I add some minced fresh thyme and oregano, and if I want some heat, I'll use cayenne. I also add some grated aged cheddar or pecorino.