The truth of Ruby’s Hush Puppies
During a Kemper Forestry Meeting in 2017, several people at our table mentioned these were the best hush puppies they have ever had. After the meeting, while cleaning up the kitchen, I asked Ruby (Rankin) if she had made the hush puppies.
She told me she had created the recipe and was happy to give it to me. I have used it many times since and decided it was time to publish it for everyone.
Ruby Rankin's Hush Puppies
1 part Flour
2 parts cornmeal
1/2 part Jiffy cornmeal
Egg
Onion
Cream Style Corn
Kate's Tips: Mix dry ingredients in quantity, like one cup equals one part.
Mix 1 cup flour, 2 cups cornmeal and 1/2 cup Jiffy cornmeal. Store in the freezer in a zip lock bag. When I make hush puppies for 2, I use one egg and a small amount of onion. Pour in cream corn and dry ingredients alternately until you get the desired consistency. For a large group, just increase all portions.
FRY IN OIL.
Ruby gave me this recipe shortly before her untimely death in May, 2017. I did not get an opportunity to tell her how much my family and I have enjoyed having this recipe and sharing it with others. If you have any questions, you may call me, at 601-737-2399 or email: msavonkate@gmail.com