Rocky Mountain Oysters

Ingredients

• 1 lb bull testicles, cleaned
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Ketchup, horseradish and lemon juice, for the sauce

Before you cook

• Peel off the outer membrane from the testicles and slice them into 1/4-inch rounds.
• Soak the sliced meat in the buttermilk for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Steps

1. Drain the sliced meat from the buttermilk, reserving the buttermilk.
2. Whisk the flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper together in a shallow dish.
3. Dip each slice back into the reserved buttermilk.
4. Press each slice into the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.
5. Set the coated slices on a plate and let them sit for 5 minutes so the coating sets.
6. Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
7. Fry the slices in small batches for 3 minutes per side until deep golden brown.
8. Lift the fried slices out with a slotted spoon and drain them on paper towels.
9. Season the hot slices with a little extra salt.
10. Stir together ketchup, a spoonful of horseradish and a squeeze of lemon juice for the cocktail sauce.
11. Serve the fried slices hot with the cocktail sauce on the side.