Fried Pickle Party

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.

Today would have been Jenna's 36th birthday and to honor it Chandra invited us to go to Toot's for Fried Pickles.So Chandra, Barbara and I loaded up the kids and went to Toots! Jenna loved fried pickles and craved them during her pregnancy. So today we went to Toots and raised (literally) fried pickles in memory of our friend. We wish she could have been there with us. Happy Birthday Jenna! I miss you tons and I love you lots.


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.