Country Ham Lollipups With molasses mustard
Ham biscuits and corn dogs … now there are a couple of fair favorites … along with those hot and crispy hushpuppies in the education building. We’ve combined this threesome into one fun food you’ll be sure to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Vegetable or peanut oil
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Popsicle sticks
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1 cup hushpuppy mix (We used House Autry.)
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1 tablespoon dehydrated onion
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½ cup seltzer water*
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4 teaspoons sugar
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1 teaspoon sage
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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¾ cup diced cooked country ham (about 4 ounces)
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3 tablespoons yellow mustard
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3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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2–3 shakes Texas Pete
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2 tablespoons molasses
Directions
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Pour oil 3 inches deep in fryer. Heat to medium-high (375 degrees). Combine all ingredients and mix together until well blended. Let rest 15 minutes. Batter will be stiff.
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Using fingers, pinch batter and make 1-inch balls. Carefully put into hot oil making sure not to crowd. Cook 3–5 minutes until golden brown. Drain. Stick popsicle stick into pups. Serve with molasses mustard.
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For molasses mustard, combine mustards, mayonnaise and hot sauce. Swirl in molasses.
*Water can be used but seltzer water will make a crispier lollipup.
Fair Game
Looking for more fair food? Try our State Fair "Stoup"—A little bit soup and a little bit stew, full of sausages, peppers and onions.
