Step 1

Heat up broiler in oven. Spread smoked sausage on baking sheet and broil for about 3-4 minutes. (Or cook smoked sausage stovetop in a hot skillet until warmed.) Remove from oven, insert wooden skewer/chopstick into each smoked sausage piece.

Step 2

Spread 1/4 all-purpose flour in a dish, and roll each sausage in flour to lightly coat. Set aside.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl combine remaining flour, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, ground red pepper, eggs buttermilk and dill pickle juice until smooth.

Step 4

Heat oil stovetop in a heavy bottom tall-sided pan to 375-degrees F. Oil should be at least 3-inch deep.

Step 5

Dip each skewered sausage in batter to evenly coat. Carefully insert into hot oil and cook 1-2 to minutes each, until golden brown.