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    Appalachian Fried Trout

    Fresh mountain trout dredged in cornmeal and pan-fried until crisp and golden.

    ⏱ 10 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Appalachian KitchenCategory
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    Appalachian Fried Trout

    Fresh mountain trout dredged in cornmeal and pan-fried until crisp and golden.

    Creek to skillet

    Clean mountain streams give sweet, delicate trout — dusted with cornmeal and fried in a hot skillet, it’s a mountain rite of spring.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Pat the trout dry. Whisk the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish.
    2. Dredge the trout in the cornmeal mixture, coating both sides.
    3. Heat the bacon fat in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
    4. Fry the trout 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
    5. Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Bacon fat is traditional and unbeatable for flavor. Cook the trout in a single layer — crowding makes it steam instead of crisp.

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    Recipe details

    Prep10 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategoryAppalachian Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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