Buttermilk Fried Corn

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh corn kernels
• 2 1/4 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
• Corn oil

Preparation

1. Stir together corn and buttermilk; let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
2. Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a large zip-top freezer bag. Add corn to flour mixture, a small amount at a time, and shake bag to coat.
3. Pour oil to depth of 1 inch in a Dutch oven; heat to 375°. Fry corn, in small batches, in hot oil 2 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.