Replies to post #15960 on The Jailhouse (JAIL)

[AKvetch]

I thought you were kidding Matt, but gee, if it is on the food network, it must be legit...here, you can make your own:

FRIED PICKLES
Recipe Courtesy of Emeril Lagasse

12 dill pickle spears
Essence, recipe follows
3 cups flour
2 egg yolks
3/4 to 1 cup beer
Pinch of baking powder
Salt and pepper
Oil for frying

Preheat the fryer. Season the pickles with Essence. Season 1 cup of flour with Essence. In a mixing bowl, whisk the yolks and 3/4 cup of the beer. Season the mixture with salt and pepper. Whisk in enough flour to form a batter. If the batter is too thick add the remaining beer to thin the batter. Dredge the spears in the seasoned flour. Dip the spears in the batter, letting the excess drip off and coating the spears completely. Gently lay the spears in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the spears from the oil and drain on a paper-lined plate. Season the spears with Essence. Serve the spears with ketchup

Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

Yield: 2/3 cup

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 12 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes

[Tate202]

You strike me as a fried green tomatoes kind of guy, not pickles!

[WTMHouston]

Don't know if it's the actual pickles themselves or the thought of that girl dangling a fried pickle into my mouth...

This is just too easy. I think you have the desired image backwards.