Mississippi Fried Oysters

Recipe By : Southern Sideboards

• raw oysters
• 2 eggs -- beaten
• 2 cups cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons flour

Drain oysters and soak in eggs. Mix cornmeal, sugar, salt, pepper and flour. Dip oysters in cornmeal mixture and fry in deep shortening until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.