Posted by Susan L on November 22, 1997 at 21:39:06:
In Reply to: Re: Crispy non -fried Catfish posted by Jay on October 26, 1997 at 09:03:27:
: : : I run a Dining Hall in New York City, and my clients
: : : from the southern US are craving their comfort
: : : food of Southern Fried catfish.
: We have lived in the South for over 30 yrs. There is one way
: those people will get comfort. 5 gallons of Veg oil at 350f
Actually, our grandmamas used pure lard (from the pig, not the can). Fabulous for frying catfish and hush puppies and such.
Makes one heck of a flaky pie crust, too. Happy Thanksgiving!