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Preheat the grill to high.
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In a large bowl, toss the salsify and corn with a little olive oil and some salt and pepper.
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Add the salsify and corn to the grill, grilling on all sides until the salsify is fork tender and the corn looks charred.
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Remove from the grill.
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Slice the corn kernels off the cob into a bowl.
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Chop the salsify into small cubes.
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Add to the bowl.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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In another bowl, mix the buttermilk with the egg.
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Add to the salsify and corn, mixing to incorporate.
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Add the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt and bacon.
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Mix together to form a thick batter.
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Heat enough peanut oil to fry in a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet to 350 degrees F. Drop golf ball size balls of batter in the oil, cooking until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
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Remove from the fryer, sprinkle with salt and drizzle with Salsify Honey Butter Dipping Sauce.
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Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
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Break the salsify stalks in half to release the milk inside, and boil for 10 minutes.
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Simmer for another 5 minutes.
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Take 1 cup of salsify stock and pour into another saucepan.
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Then add the honey, butter, sriracha, and cayenne.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Bring back to a boil and simmer for another 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.