Fried Catfish

Ingredients

• 6 medium catfish, cleaned and dressed
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• hot sauce (optional)
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 1/4 cup bacon dripping or shortening

Directions

1. 1

   Sprinkle catfish on both sides with salt and pepper; if desired, douse with hot sauce. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Combine flour and cornmeal and dredge catfish in mixture.

3. 3

   Fry in hot bacon drippings about 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, or until golden brown on both sides.