Fried Oysters

2" or more oil for deep frying
1 pint       oysters, shucked, drained
2             eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup    milk
1 cup       flour
1 cup       corn meal
salt
pepper

Drain oysters
Breading: mix flour with corn meal
Egg Dip: mix eggs with milk
Dip oysters in egg dip, then the breading, set on a plate

Fry breaded oysters in 360° oil a few at a time. Use a candy thermometer to insure that oil is kept hot.
Fry until golden, about one minute.
Drain on paper towels and serve with tartar sauce.

Tip: Do not over cook and do not put too many oysters in the oil at one time or the oil will cool and the oysters will be greasy.
Undercooked is okay (people eat raw oysters) as long as the batter is golden and not brown.

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