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Rocky Mountain Oysters or Calf Fries - Cowboy Kent Rollins

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 sleeve Saltine crackers crumbled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons coarse ground pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Calf fries
  • Fry oil canola, peanut, etc.
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl mix together the flour, cornmeal, cracker crumbs, salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • RInse the “oysters” well in colander and place on a paper towel. Pat to dry.
  • Cut the “oysters” into small bite-sized pieces.
  • In a deep fryer or Dutch oven, add at least 3 inches of oil and pre-heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Toss the “oysters” in flour mixture to coat well. Drop each “oyster” into the grease and fry until golden brown, stirring occasionally (about 4 minutes).
  • Let drain on paper towel or wire rack. Serve warm with dipping sauce.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, ketchup and horseradish. Serve with calf fries.