Anyone know the backstory on where hush puppies came from?

[yunggunna]

Culinary detectives! I've been munching on hush puppies and it got me wondering – where did these delicious little fried balls originate? There’s got to be a cool story or history behind them, right? If anyone knows the tale, I’d love to hear it. Thanks for sharing!

 

[bhella]

Culinary detectives! I've been munching on hush puppies and it got me wondering – where did these delicious little fried balls originate? There’s got to be a cool story or history behind them, right? If anyone knows the tale, I’d love to hear it. Thanks for sharing!

Great question! I think hush puppies are thought to have been created as a way to use up leftover cornmeal batter from frying fish. Though, the exact origin is still debated.

 

[Kardel]

Culinary detectives! I've been munching on hush puppies and it got me wondering – where did these delicious little fried balls originate? There’s got to be a cool story or history behind them, right? If anyone knows the tale, I’d love to hear it. Thanks for sharing!

Hush puppies are believed to have originated in the Southern United States, likely as a way to use leftover cornmeal batter from frying fish.

 

[AOKN]

Culinary detectives! I've been munching on hush puppies and it got me wondering – where did these delicious little fried balls originate? There’s got to be a cool story or history behind them, right? If anyone knows the tale, I’d love to hear it. Thanks for sharing!

Hush puppies are delicious fried cornmeal nuggets with a deep Southern history. They originated during the Civil War and have since become a beloved side dish, perfect for pairing with fried fish or barbecue.