Name: Zingerman's Roadhouses Uncle Joe Burrough's Southern Fried Whole Catfish Platter Recipe
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 each Whole catfish, cleaned; 1 cup Organic cornmeal; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 tsp Cayenne pepper; 4 cups Vegetable oil; 1 cup Anson Mill's grits; 4 cups Water; 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded; 2 tbs Butter; 1 tsp Salt; 1 bunch Collard greens, chopped; 4 slices Bacon, chopped; 1 each Onion, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 2 cups Chicken broth; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 4 cups Green cabbage, shredded; 1 each Carrot, grated; 3 tbs Yellow mustard; 1 tbs Mayonnaise; 1 tbs Apple cider vinegar; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper; 1 cup Mayonnaise; 1 tbs Dill pickles, finely chopped; 1 tbs Capers, chopped; 1 tbs Lemon juice; to taste Salt

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Rinse the whole catfish under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Prepare Catfish

In a bowl, combine cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Dredge the catfish in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.

Season and Dredge

In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.

Heat Oil

Carefully place the catfish in the hot oil and fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Fry Catfish

In a saucepan, bring water to a boil. Add grits and salt, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, until thickened (about 20-25 minutes).

Cook Grits

Stir in cheddar cheese and butter until melted and combined.

Add Cheese and Butter

In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving drippings in the pot.

Cook Bacon

Add onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until fragrant.

Sauté Vegetables

Add chopped collard greens and chicken broth, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until greens are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

Add Greens and Broth

Stir in the reserved bacon before serving.

Finish with Bacon

In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage and grated carrot.

Combine Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together yellow mustard, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.

Mix Dressing

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Toss Together

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Combine Sauce Ingredients

Whole catfish, cleaned

Organic cornmeal

Salt

Black pepper

Cayenne pepper

Vegetable oil

Anson Mill's grits

Water

Cheddar cheese, shredded

Butter

Collard greens, chopped

Bacon, chopped

Onion, chopped

Garlic, minced

Chicken broth

Green cabbage, shredded

Carrot, grated

Yellow mustard

Mayonnaise

Apple cider vinegar

Dill pickles, finely chopped

Capers, chopped

Lemon juice

Hot sauce

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Make Uncle Joe Burrough's Southern Fried Whole Catfish Platter Recipe in just 1h 30m. Really good whole catfish from Yazoo City, Mississippi, dusted in organic cornmeal then fried. Served with Anson Mill's grits and cheese, Southern-style bacon-braised greens, a side garnish of yellow mustard coleslaw, housemade tartar, and hot sauce.

Uncle Joe Burrough's Southern Fried Whole Catfish Platter Recipe

Ingredients

Fried Whole Catfish

Grits and Cheese

Bacon-Braised Greens

Yellow Mustard Coleslaw

Housemade Tartar Sauce

Hot Sauce

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