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Deep Fried Pickle Spears with Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
INGREDIENTS
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2 eggs
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon vinegar-based hot pepper sauce
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3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 cup cornmeal
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2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 (32 ounce) jar dill pickle slices
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1 cup vegetable oil for deep frying
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salt and pepper to taste
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JALAPENO RANCH DIPPING SAUCE
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(You can also use this spicy dipping sauce as a dressing for salads, sandwiches etc. This traditional Ranch dressing gets a TexMex makeover with jalapeno, lime, and cilantro.)
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3/4 cup sour cream (fat-free greek yogurt is a great sub)
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3/4 cup mayo (I use light)
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Juice of 1/2 lime
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1 small bunch of chives (equal to ~2 Tbsp chopped)
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Small handful cilantro
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1-2 jalapenos, seeds and stem removed
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1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
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1 clove garlic
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1/4 to 1/2 cup buttermilk (optional)
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