Hush Puppies From The Loveless Cafe Recipes

HUSH PUPPIES FROM THE LOVELESS CAFE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• Stir in onions.
• Combine egg yolk and buttermilk; stir into cornmeal mixture until combined.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites until stiff. Gently fold into cornmeal mixture.
• Fill a large deep skillet with 2 to 3 inches oil. Heat oil until it reaches 375° on a deep-fry thermometer.
• Working in batches, drop batter, 1 teaspoon at a time, into the oil and cook, turning once, until the hush puppies rise to the surface and are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate.
• Serve immediately.

SOUR SLAW

Steps:

• Combine oil, vinegar, sherry, garlic, sugar, salt, and 2 teaspoons water in the jar of a blender. Blend until smooth.
• Place cabbage in a large bowl; sprinkle with parsley. Pour over oil mixture; toss until well combined. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

BRAISED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Brown pork chops on all sides, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir together mustard, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic salt with 1/3 cup water. Pour over pork chops. Reduce heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 1 hour.
• Transfer pork to a serving platter. Raise heat to medium-high and cook sauce until thickened, about 5 minutes. Pour sauce over pork chops; garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

LOVELESS CAFE'S HUSH PUPPIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir in onions. Combine egg yolk and buttermilk; stir into cornmeal mixture until combined.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat egg whites until stiff. Gently fold into cornmeal mixture.
• Fill a large deep skillet with 2 to 3 inches oil. Heat oil until it reaches 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Working in batches, drop batter, 1 teaspoon at a time, into the oil and cook, turning once, until the hush puppies rise to the surface and are golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Serve immediately.