Southern Fried Catfish ~ Louisiana Style

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

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[@jerrycoleman2610]

Russ, Awesome video, enjoyed watching, great content, thanks for sharing your video.!.!.!.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Jerry and thanks for watching!

[@CookingWithRy]

There was a restaurant we used to go to that had great fried catfish. Yours looks better!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Ry! Very easy and simple to do. I really like the thin cut way over full sized filets. Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it as always!

[@MaddieandKiki]

Omgoodness!!! From the catfish to the hush puppies to that tartar sauce....absolutely DEEEELISH!!! What an awesome cook, we'd love to enjoy a plate of this goodness!!! You rock Smoky Ribs BBQ!!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey, thanks, I appreciate you checking it out! 😬

[@TheDavidSomerville]

I have never seen anyone cut catfish with a meat slicer before! Learned something new today!

[@RayMacksKitchenandGrill]

That tumbler is awesome...fish looking good.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out Ray Mack! Good stuff!

[@boogitybear2283]

Louisiana anything products are so good! Mississippi too!😃

[@William-i5u]

Catfish looks delicious

[@rathyummycookingvlogs9671]

Wow those look so good and delicious,I enjoy it.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you 😋

[@SmokinJoesPitBBQ]

Just finished my left over smoked pork steak lunch and watched this video...now I want fried cat fish.🤘 Great spread and I like that vacuum tumbler. Simple easy to follow recipe. Nice job Rus!👍

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out Joe! Sometimes I want something other than BBQ and this did not disappoint. I really like the vacuum tumbler. So many uses!

[@deniserichardson753]

Hello, Chef Russ once again awesome video that catfish looks delicious🐟😍. Keep the videos coming. Much love love all the way from Shreveport, La.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you Denise, I appreciate it!

[@2005Pilot]

1.5 hrs from Funroe! 😁👍

[@alisabk7708]

Simmons is the best!!!!!!

[@gnomevoyeur]

I've seen some videos where people use their hand to operate a deli slicer. They give me the willies. I'm glad you are sensible enough to use the plastic screen.

[@ivse9696]

Love your Southern Cuisine recipes and dishes . That is again looking mouthwatering 👍👍👍

[@dwaynewladyka577]

That is some mighty fine looking deep fried catfish. Very nicely done. Cheers, Russ!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Dwayne, I appreciate it!

[@BarryJonesSr]

Great Job Rus! Yum...

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Ran, I appreciate you checking it out!

[@claylyons2645]

My man Russ got fancy with the plating

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Tried too, but there is nothing fancy about me LOL! Thanks for watching!

[@gnomevoyeur]

Looks delicious. One of your finest, Russ.

[@TheDawgfathasBBQ]

Man that catfish is perfectly golden brown bro!!! That looks awesome. I'm gonna check out that vacuum tumbler deal too. I like that! 👊👊👊

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks Alton! I appreciate you stopping by brother! I'm really liking the vacuum tumbler. Can save a lot of time when wanting to marinade basically anything and fast.

[@MadMike78]

That's a good idea to use that slicer. I have to give it a try.

[@Viewtoagrill]

Hello Rus. That deep fried catfish looks fantastic. Maybe I don't get out much but I have never seen it cut like that before frying... what a great idea! I live on the Texas Gulf Coast so I get a lot more salt water fish than fresh water... I wonder if I can do that with some specs or reds.. hmmm... Take care Rus.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out, and I'm sure you can do it with any firm fish. Love those thin fish pieces.

[@desertfox3860]

Nice meal. Thanks for sharing!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you too

[@CookingwithStephennJacklyn]

Heyo Rus you got all the right kitchen tools to do the job. Those Fried Catfish look absolutely mouthwatering, I've also the Louisiana Hot sauce in my pantry well the Cajun Louisiana Hot Sauce same rand I presume. Thanks for sharing and great content as always my brother. You and the family have a great week and stay safe. Cheers!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Stephen, thanks for stopping by and checking it out! Love my Louisiana hot sauce!

[@alisabk7708]

Simmons is the BEST!

[@bowhunter2439]

I love thin fried fish , I’m liking the marinated tumbler also, nice gadget to have, great cook all around!!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching and yeah, I'm liking this tumbler! So handy!

[@4seasonsbbq]

Fantastic Rus! We usually get our fillets from a fish market not to far from our house then I cut them into nuggets. I like your idea of fileting the fillets. When you make them thin like that they're probably like eating chips.. so you could call that "fish chips n chips" great video brother keep up the great work.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I hope you give this a try sometimes. Family and friends really enjoyed it!

[@4seasonsbbq]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ I'm sure I will. Looked fantastic.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

@@4seasonsbbq Thank you!

[@robinbrowne5419]

Looks real crispy and yummy. I always mix ketchup with a dash of hot sauce for my fries,

[@JaxxDrinkwater]

I've been eyeballing those tumblers forever. I need one in my life. That was one hell of a fry up man and I to like thin cut catfish. Excellent video man.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah, I finally broke down and got it. It doesn't cost that much either. Very handy for many things! Thanks Jaxx, I appreciate it brother!

[@GinisPoint]

Just in time for lunch Ideas! Another awesome video. Thank you Russ

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hope you give em a try Mint! Thanks for checking it out!

[@strictlyquality]

Rus I lived in the NO area on the Best Bank, Gretna, Marerro for 9 years and I ate a lot of fried catfish but either I don't remember or I just didn't pay attention to really thin catfish. But that was over 34 years ago. I have never saw catfish done this way or marinated with hot sauce but it looks good. I will have to try it one day after I get off of this Nutrisystem Diet my wife and I are on, today is our 6th day. Thanks for the video.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I think a place outside of New Orleans really popularized it Mike. Middendorf's is the name of the place, but there are other places in the New Orleans area serving up thin cut catfish. Thanks for checking it out!

[@strictlyquality]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ I always wanted to go to Mindendorf's but never did. I always heard that it was awesome. Next time I go to New Orleans I will be eating there.

[@grantfoster9099]

Looks Great Rus! Gotta Love Catfish!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Good stuff Grant! I know you would love these. That catfish from Simmons is so good!

[@smokefire_southern_eats]

Awesome video! everything looks so good. Love that you marinated the fish in hot sauce!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you 😋

[@bravo9026]

Looks great Rus!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks David, I appreciate it!

[@LowBuck]

Datum son, that looks killer bro

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Bubba! Thanks brother, I appreciate it!

[@rickbachman993]

Looks delicious Russ, I love fried fish. Thanks 🙏

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it!

[@TXDeathInvestigator]

Thanks for the video, Rus!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Any time!

[@dominiquekennemore4539]

We miss you!

[@altonreid9726]

Simmons is absolutely THE best catfish. Time to get to Middendorfs soon Russ.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I'm very impressed with their catfish. Such a really good flavor! I've never been to Middendorf's, but I hear they have one in Slidell now which is a short drive for me.

[@Ralphie_Boy]

*Gotta chuckle a bit Rus when I lived in the U.S. ie. Port St.Lucie Fl. I owned that very same slicer and fryer better yet the same cat 🐱 fish 🐟 but a thicker slices, man oh man you brought me back memories thank you!* 😷👍🏻

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Your welcome, and thanks for checking the video out Ralphie_Boy! As always, I appreciate it!

[@Ralphie_Boy]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ 😂👍🏻

[@BBQPITDOG]

I can't believe how thin you got those slices Rus! I thought the tumbler might break them up but they came out awesome! That was one hell of a Catfish Platter right there!! Delicious video bud! Y'all take care over there!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Rob, yeah they slice up really well if slightly frozen. Absolutely love fish done this way. Thanks for checking it out!

[@jessedanford9360]

BBQ PIT DOG what is the temperature of the fryer

[@BBQPITDOG]

@@jessedanford9360 Hi Jessie. The fryer oil was probably 350 - 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

[@octavio3839]

Man this video came out early.. i want some of that for breakfast :)

[@scorpionsedge]

I'm down! Eating peanut butter sammich right now. lol

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah, I was up most of the night getting it edited, so once it was done, I set it to go public at 9 this morning. Thanks for checking it out!

[@gailsfoodandstuff]

love your videos… i did notice you cut them thin, but i prefer them plump and meaty. i only once had them cut thin when a beloved seafood place, in fredericksburg va, said “two catfish filets” and i noticed it was just one cut like that. so, i was not too happy about that, but its all good, just didnt want to pay more for less was all. keep up the great videos!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah the thin cut catfish is a popular thing in the New Orleans area and I love them prepared that way, but we normally cook whole filets here in Mississippi. Love them fried or blackened

[@Jasahaful]

Russ! You're killing me here. That fish looks heavenly. Wish I was your neighbor. I'll be outside waiting to be offered a plate. Lol

[@SouthernCoastalCookingTM]

Great recipe! I need one of those tumblers. BTW my fav is the Crystal Hot Sauce

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for checking it out Joe! Yeah, this vacuum tumbler is really handy and works great! Crystal hot sauce is always in my house. I like it every bit as much as the Louisiana hot sauce. Good stuff brother!

[@EverydayBBQ]

Always good to see your videos, brother! I’m not a big fish eater but you made that catfish look crazy good. The Louisiana marinade got me too lol. Cheers 🍻

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hey Mike, you need to come visit me and let me see if I can turn you into a fish and seafood lover LOL! We do it right down here brother 😋 Hey thanks for checking it out Mike, and I hope everything is going well for you and your family! Thanks again!

[@garytingler3222]

Good looking fish

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Gary Tingler Thanks Gary!

[@User-dq3pb]

Fantastic tool

[@handcannon1388]

That's my favorite hot sauce, too. It's also what my wife prefers in hot wing sauce; over Frank's. I don't catch too many catfish, but I might dedicate a pack of bluegill fillets to trying this recipe. I like the marinator/tumbler. I may have to get one of those someday. Take care, Russ.

[@brownbearboxproductions3458]

Cool

[@PaiviProject]

Oh yes yes I want that !! I didn't know that was a thing and this is first time seeing & hearing about this thing :) It's a little extra work but I think that is a great thing ! I like the tiny crispy things. I wish I could have that plate in the front me right now 😋 Thanks for the drools Rus 👍👍

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Hi Paivi! Very much worth the little bit of extra work. It really pays off. Hope you and Ron give this a try sometime. Thanks for watching!

[@PaiviProject]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ Yeah sure would be nice :)

[@KowboyUSA]

Going to be trying this one. _Bienvenue en Louisiane_ flavors!

[@michaelmartin5995]

Dad gum I’m hungry now! :)

[@SilentKiller-fx1qj]

That looks amazing

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thank you, I appreciate you checking it out!

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

If I am going to die this is the meal that I would want to eat.

[@handcannon1388]

Russ, I used the link to check out the tumbler. I couldn't find any info as to the size or capacity of the machine. Is it at least big enough to do three or four pounds of meat at once; without burning up its motor?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

It is a little over 6 quarts and should handle 4 to 5 pounds easily.

[@handcannon1388]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ That's a descent size. I probably wouldn't use it much if I had to do several batches to have enough to feed the family. Thanks, Russ.

[@crunchmunch5282]

That is different.........I love catfish especially fresh caught catfish which thankfully is plentiful where I live. Going to have to give this a try if I can find my meat slicer. :-) Good video...................my mouth is watering....... PS, I could not find your hush puppy recipe on your web site Rus. I can't get your Amazon page to open either.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I'm not sure why you can't open the Amazon store page. I just clicked on it and it brought me straight there. I thought the hush puppy recipe was on my website, but It's not, so I will have to add it, but I'll give it to you now as well. Hush Puppies Ingredients: 1 box of Jiffy corn muffin mix 2 eggs ¼ cup of all purpose flour 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of onion powder ¼ teaspoon of sea salt ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper About 3 tablespoons of chopped green onions Directions: Mix all ingredients, but don't over mix. Heat oil up to 350 degrees F, and take a couple of spoons and spoon a small amount into the hot oil. Repeat until all the batter is used. Cook until golden brown, and flip as needed

[@crunchmunch5282]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ You are a good man Rus, thanks. When I click on the Amazon page, a little box pops up asking me to save or open a file, it has never happened before, maybe it is on my end. Thanks for the recipe, I love good hush puppies but usually buy the boxed stuff, I want to try some home made, thanks again.

[@jabusspires6506]

Looking good, Russ! I'm in Biloxi until tomorrow morning... Is there a place you could recommend for me to purchase some good boudin to take home??? Thanks a ton! You always teach me something!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Your going to have to get good boudin in Louisiana. Not a real big thing here in south Mississippi. I always buy boudin when I’m over there in Cajun land.

[@jabusspires6506]

Well, darn. I'm headed east. I guess it will be next time. Thanks!

[@WweJth]

Why do you think so many restaurants serve the catfish filet thick or whole? I would think with catfish being more of a fatty fish, it serves a lot more well to make it thin cuts to give it a better fry.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Most restaurants normally do serve it as whole fish filets, but in the New Orleans area, this thin cut deep fried is very popular and really bring in the people to eat it. Now I know why! Should have been doing this all along on many fish, not just catfish. Thanks for checking it out!

[@slimfrank5660]

@Smoky Ribs BBQ What size fillets were those by weight?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

around 5 oz filets before slicing

[@mickeywinstead1993]

What. Fish you like most I’m stuck on catfish

[@HeavyMetalMike]

I'd eat a whole pile of that fish!

[@cpc439]

What is that tumbler called? Never seen one of those I would like one.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Vacuum tumbler You can find this exact same one in my Amazon store. The link is in the description box

[@klemjones5971]

Rus, what Temp did you use in the fryer (350)?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Somewhere between 375° to 350°. I always start off a little hotter to allow for the cold fish going in.

[@brewerfan13]

Thank you I really enjoyed this video. Can you please tell me what type of fryer you are using?? Take care!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Glad you enjoyed it! Found the deep fryer on Amazon. It's made by T-Fal. Seems to work very well!

[@brewerfan13]

Smoky Ribs BBQ thank you. Is it the one with the oil filter / reservoir that makes for easy cleanup?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

@@brewerfan13 Yes, that's the one

[@myidahocabin7503]

Oh you take me back to the Delta, Rus! I used to soak a line off my back deck every night. None of my wives liked catfish though. Bad for them... Good for me!!!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Thanks for stopping by Rick! I love good catfish! Not my favorite fish, but some mighty fine eating for sure!

[@myidahocabin7503]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ Know what you mean. In Mexico, we used to make fish tacos using triggerfish. Not the best tasting fish but they sure made good tacos!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I've had triggerfish before. Have a leathery skin on them which makes them a trick to clean, but they taste pretty darn good. I bet they would be great on fish tacos like you said!

[@myidahocabin7503]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ They're easy to clean. Make a shallow cut across the lateral line just in front of the tail then, with the knife pointing out (like a letter opener), zip the skin up the top and belly of the fish to the head. Grab the cut you made first and rip the skin toward the head. It'll peel right off. Flip the fish and do the other side. Easy Peasy!

[@davidgendron1]

Nice Russ! I just looked up that machine over here in the UK just out of interest! £347 !!!! lol!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Wow! I only paid $119 off of Amazon.com

[@davidgendron1]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ Yeah, we get stiffed here!

[@mikeh.1130]

Are you going to do a crawfish boil this year Rus?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

We are out of season, but hopefully next Spring

[@mikeh.1130]

We have between 45 and 60# flown up to MN from Louisiana and thanks to your videos we've learned a lot.

[@bigronshobbies8209]

Looked pretty tasty Rus, my dog would of been on the hushpuppy before it hit the floor...lol...

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

LOL, yeah, they didn't last long once they hit the floor between the dog and the cats 😂

[@lakeywilder7144]

You guys ok on the Mississippi gulf coast today?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah, doing great! Storm went in way to our west. Thanks for the concern!

[@williamparr3634]

Russ the only thing about fish that thin is they will get leathery real easy being fried.👨‍🍳

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Not these, just as tender as they could be with a nice crisp to them. The liquid marinade along with the very fast cooking time insures moist, tender, thin and crispy fish every time 👨‍🍳

[@jima4303]

I thought when pulling a vacuum, the liquid was pulled toward the machine, not pulling liquid into the meat. Is my thinking wrong?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Depends on the device. With a vacuum tumbler, the entire chamber is under vacuum and the marinade is forced into the pores of the meat. A chamber vac works the same way, but a regular vacuum sealer such as a Food Saver only creates vacuum in the bag, and everything on the outside of the bag is not, so it acts like pulling a beverage through a straw, so the liquids run towards the source of vacuum and actually pulls moister, marinades etc out of the meat

[@lmfdno40]

Where do u order your catfish from

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Simmons Catfish farm in Yazoo City Mississippi

[@lmfdno40]

Thank u russ smoky ribs appreciate it very much love your videos from Wisconsin

[@l2azorback]

Your catfish is thin like Middendorf's!

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Yeah, they are famous for their thin cut fried catfish as well as a few other places in that area of Louisiana.

[@2005Pilot]

Nailed it @Lawrence Atwood!! Been there several times and get soo full with all they give ya!!!

[@gregjohnson720]

What kind of thickness? 1/4-3/8 of an inch?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

About 3/16" is what I was shooting for, even though there were a few a little thicker.

[@gregjohnson720]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ What is your best and easiest hush puppy recipe?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

@@gregjohnson720 Hush Puppies Ingredients: 1 box of Jiffy corn muffin mix 2 eggs ¼ cup of all purpose flour 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1 teaspoon of onion powder ¼ teaspoon of sea salt ¼ teaspoon of cayenne pepper About 3 tablepoons of chopped green onions Directions: Mix all ingredients, but don't over mix. Heat oil up to 350 degrees F, and take a couple of spoons and spoon a small amount into the hot oil. Repeat until all the batter is used. Cook until golden brown, and flip as needed

[@bravo9026]

Only thing I’d change is switch the cocktail sauce for remoulade.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Remoulade would be great with this. I usually mix the tarter with the cocktail sauce along with a little more hot sauce and even ketchup sometimes. Been doing that for many years.

[@kevinroberts361]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ I love Louisiana hot sauce w tarter sauce mixed together w Catfish ! YUM, that looked great as always Rus. You visit Rayner's in Hattiesburg ?

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

@@kevinroberts361 Yeah that's good stuff! No I have never been to Rayner's. I'll look them up next time I'm going through there.

[@johnnypumpkins9300]

Yeah, because most everyday people have a deli slicer in their kitchen.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

Do you have a sharp knife? Use it

[@johnnypumpkins9300]

@@SmokyRibsBBQ do you have a brain? Use it.

[@allenwray6595]

I wanna be your neighbor. Have a few cold ones and and eat together. 😁

[@scorpionsedge]

This not a method I am familiar with. I usually just cooked the fillets whole. Good way for the fish to go further and cook faster.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

It's a New Orleans thing and I absolutely love them done like this. Hope you give it a try sometime!

[@بتوللعمارجيةبتوللعمارجية]

يم

[@dontaejarell]

is that boneless catfish

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

neverbrokeagainmoneygangtakeoff It is catfish fillets, yes boneless

[@dontaejarell]

fish really look so good do you make homemade fish sauce

[@toms.3977]

Sorry...can't stand catfish. That moldy taste just turns me totally off and I've never eaten catfish that didn't have it.

[@SmokyRibsBBQ]

I've never experienced that taste at all with catfish. Very strange, but I have had catfish that wasn't trimmed well and the stomach liner taste really bad, but not the case at all with these. Very clean and delicious meat. Just curious why you even clicked on this video if you can't stand catfish?