The Leaning Tower of Pickles Recipe

Name: The Leaning Tower of Pickles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal; 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; One 8-ounce jar pickled carrots, such as from a jar of vinegar-packed giardiniera; One 8-ounce jar pickled jalapenos; One 8-ounce jar sliced dill pickles; Angry Sauce, recipe follows; 1 cup Japanese mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chile paste, such as Sambal; 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 teaspoon zested ginger; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 clove garlic, zested; Kosher salt and pepper, optional

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
One 8-ounce jar pickled carrots, such as from a jar of vinegar-packed giardiniera
One 8-ounce jar pickled jalapenos
One 8-ounce jar sliced dill pickles
Angry Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup Japanese mayonnaise
1/4 cup chile paste, such as Sambal
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon zested ginger
1 teaspoon sugar
1 clove garlic, zested
Kosher salt and pepper, optional

1
Special equipment: 4-inch wooden skewers
2
In a Dutch oven over medium heat, fill halfway with the oil and heat to 350 degrees F.
3
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, seafood seasoning, salt and cayenne until combined.
4
In small batches, dredge the still-wet pickled carrots, jalapenos and dill pickles in the breading, and toss to coat.
5
Fry the pickles in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the oil, until golden, about 5 minutes.
6
Repeat with the remaining pickles.
7
Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate.
8
Stack 6 fried pickles, alternating varieties, on a 4-inch skewer.
9
Serve with a bowl of Angry Sauce.
10
Prepare for a barrage of high fives from your bros.
11
Mix the mayonnaise, chile paste, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, sugar and garlic in a bowl.
12
Adjust the seasoning if necessary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups yellow cornmeal, 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, The Leaning Tower of Pickles falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

The Leaning Tower of Pickles

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