1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoon ground black pepper 3 cup sliced pickled vegetables, dill pickles, jalapeño peppers, pepperoncinis, or pitted green olives ¾ cup buttermilk or sour milk* peanut or vegetable oil for deep-frying
*Tip:
To make 3/4 cup sour milk, place 2 teaspoons lemon juice or vinegar in a glass measuring cup. Add enough milk to make 3/4 cup total liquid; stir. Let stand for 5 minutes before using.
