In Search Of Fried Pickles! (Springfield, Strafford: home, work, art)

[Boof]

Originally Posted by sunshine girl

If you like things fried, you will be in heaven here.

You bet your sweet bippy I do!!! It looks like I'll be able to clog my arteries in record time. LOL

Originally Posted by crashcop

Come to KC, fried pickles are on the menu at any good soul food place, and alot of bars. My favorite is Fish City in South KC (Longview & Blue Ridge) $2 will get a bag big enough for 3 and hot sauce for dippin'.

That sounds like a great deal!!! We'll be adding that to our list of 'Hot Spots' for sure!!! Thx

Originally Posted by kareybear

Ok Boof now you dun it! You said you were in North Carolina when got your fried pickle..... Where yah get it! Sounds delicious! I don't like em sour but I am going to give them a try . If I don't like em my littlest one will gobble them up for me.

Kareybear, the name of the place is Lancaster's. They've got 3 locations, and we went to the one nearest Charlotte. Word of warning...they are always PACKED, so be sure to get there early if you don't want a long wait. They had pretty good Fried Pickles. The batter is good & they slices are big. If you're gonna like 'em, you'll like theirs. Please let me know what you think.

Originally Posted by gripster2

I can't even imagine a fried pickle, it sounds as weird as a fried twinkie and fried snickers bar which we have here at the Orange county fair. Very hectic here trying to get moved, it sure is not fun! Well see ya soon!!!!

Mmmm, I've heard of Fried Twinkies & Snickers, but I've never had one. Although I'd probably love them, I think it's in my best interest if I leave them alone. I'd get addicted, and there'd go all my extra money. LOL When I first heard of Fried Pickles, I thought they were crazy! But, because I love pickles, I had to try....I've been a gonner ever since.

Originally Posted by RednHead

Boof,

Mimi's Cafe is a chain type restaurant. They have fried dill pickle chips with spicy 1000 island and cool ranch dressings. Mimi's is in North Kansas City, Overland Park, Ks., Rogers Arkansas, Chesterfield, Mo(St.Louis area). It's listed on their appetizer column. So...if your every in those areas visiting and you have a craving....they have them.
RednHead

We had a Mimi's Cafe in CA where I lived. I didn't even think to see if they had them on their menu. I've learned that lesson tho...from now on, I'm checking every menu I come across...cuz ya just never know. Thanks for the heads up....I'll be forever grateful!

Originally Posted by firebll31

Speaking of fried foods, the Ozark Empire Fair in Springfield is coming up July 27-Aug 5. Fried food mecca and lots of it ON A STICK!!! Corn dogs, meat pies, mushrooms, walleye. I love the little jugs of rootbeer, last time you could even get the little plastic animals that hang on the side. (Remember those?) Not to mention candy apples, cheesecake, cotton candy... If you haven't been, you really should check it out.

Oh my goodness.....I don't think I'd make it out the door. LOL That is one place that is hard to resist!!! The smell of all that greasy food....shear heaven!!! I'll have to give that some serious thought! Thanks for lettin' me know. I didn't know when the fair was gonna be held.

Best Regards To All,
Boof

Keep it comin' folks....my list isn't long enough... I hope some of you out there are getting some good ideas and will try them yourselves.

[MLN2603]

I've never heard of these... but thanks for the info... they sound yummy. I have a 13 year old boy who can eat a jar of pickles a day... if I let him... I'll have to try to make these for him.

[kareybear]

Kareybear, the name of the place is Lancaster's. They've got 3 locations, and we went to the one nearest Charlotte. Word of warning...they are always PACKED, so be sure to get there early if you don't want a long wait. They had pretty good Fried Pickles. The batter is good & they slices are big. If you're gonna like 'em, you'll like theirs. Please let me know what you think.

Darts!!!That is a five hour drive to clog up my arteries. I think I am going to pass. I'll look in my local area and see what turns up or I can wait until I move to Missouri soon.

[Boof]

Originally Posted by kareybear

Kareybear, the name of the place is Lancaster's. They've got 3 locations, and we went to the one nearest Charlotte. Word of warning...they are always PACKED, so be sure to get there early if you don't want a long wait. They had pretty good Fried Pickles. The batter is good & they slices are big. If you're gonna like 'em, you'll like theirs. Please let me know what you think.

Darts!!!That is a five hour drive to clog up my arteries. I think I am going to pass. I'll look in my local area and see what turns up or I can wait until I move to Missouri soon.

LOL Sorry it's so far away from you. As much as I love Fried Pickles, it sure as heck isn't worth a 5 hour drive. LOL

[kareybear]

Originally Posted by Boof

LOL Sorry it's so far away from you. As much as I love Fried Pickles, it sure as heck isn't worth a 5 hour drive. LOL

If I did do the drive! Man that would one expensive pickles.

[Boof]

Originally Posted by kareybear

If I did do the drive! Man that would one expensive pickles.

I heard that!!! Them suckers better be dipped in GOLD!!! LOL

[mrschilicook]

We too are fried dilly lovers.

So far we've found Fried Dills at Buckingham BBQ in Ozark and at Galloways Grill and Pub in Springfield. But the quest continues.

In what area of MO are you looking for these little delights?

[Boof]

Originally Posted by mrschilicook

We too are fried dilly lovers.

So far we've found Fried Dills at Buckingham BBQ in Ozark and at Galloways Grill and Pub in Springfield. But the quest continues.

In what area of MO are you looking for these little delights?

Ahhhh, a woman after my own heart!!! Welcome to the search!!! We're in the SW area of MO. A little north of Springfield. However, we've just arrived in MO, and will be traveling the whole state to get more familiar with the area. So for now, I'm looking at where ever those little gems can be found.

I'll be sure to check out Buckinghams & Galloways....this is so exciting!!! Thank you for taking the time to share.

Boof

[mrschilicook]

Hey...we're just south of Springfield. Between us both we can suggest fried dilly's to every place we go. What's your favorite dipping sauce?

When we find 'em we'll share their location.

If your ever in the Vegas area, Lucy's BBQ in Henderson has great fried dills.
P-Town...the brewpub on mainstreet has the BEST dilly's with a honey-dijon dipping sauce to die for.

[mrschilicook]

Here's a recipe just in case you get the urge around midnight..

Fried Dill Pickles

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup ice water
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons dill pickle juice
6-8 medium to large dill pickles, sliced 1/4" or lengthwise into 4 strips.
oil for frying

Instructions:

Stir flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
Make a well in center, add water, egg yolk, and dill pickle juice, at the same time.
Stir with wire whisk to make a smooth batter.
Cover bowl and refrigerate 30 minutes.
Heat at least 3 inches of oil in deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In batches, dip pickle slices in the batter to coat evenly and lightly.
Fry without crowding in hot oil until golden brown and crisp, 1.5 to 2 minutes.
Drain on paper towel and serve at once.
Dip in a sauce if preferred.
Makes about 8 servings as an appetizer or side dish.