Jalapeno corn fritters | Homesick Texan

"On the way to DFW airport a few years ago, I stopped at a restaurant to grab one last bite before I flew back to New York City. While ordinarily, I’d eat Tex-Mex, my grandma had been talking about…..."

INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen (2 cobs)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 green onion, green part only, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch cayenne
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 pickled jalapeño, seeded and diced (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon jalapeño pickle juice
Safflower or vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon bacon grease (optional)
Poblano buttermilk dressing, for serving
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