Fried pickle

A fried pickle is a snack item found commonly in the American South. It is made by deep-frying a sliced battered dill pickle.

The Fried Dill Pickle was popularized by Bernell "Fatman" Austin in 1963 at the Duchess Drive In located in Atkins, Arkansas. The recipe that follows is a general one. The Fatman's Recipe is only known to his Family and used once each year at the annual Picklefest in Atkins, held each May.

Recipe for Fried Pickles

* 1 egg, beaten
* 1 c. milk
* 1 tbsp. flour
* 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
* 6 drops hot sauce
* 3/4 tsp. salt
* 3/4 tsp. pepper
* 3 1/2 c. flour
* 1 qt. sliced dill pickles
* Dried dill for seasoning
* Vegetable oil for deep frying

Combine first 5 ingredients, stirring well. Set aside. Combine 3 1/2 cups flour, salt and pepper, stirring well. Dip pickles in milk mixture and dredge in flour mixture, repeat process. Deep fry in hot oil, 350 degrees until pickles float to surface and are golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with Dried dill to your liking.