Yes, the 4th of July has passed, but beaucoup summer picnics lie ahead, so here are the makings of a classic State Fair staple: The American Corn Dog!
This is the original. Way before Hebrew National franks and the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile came into play, Mesoamericans pioneered the real corn dog. Theirs was straightforward: Charred corn on a corn tortilla with peppers, and native spices. Mine has some modern embellishments:
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