Oyster Dressing

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pint small oysters with liquor
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 5 ounces oyster crackers, crushed
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 cup canned creamed corn
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 cup buttermilk, plus more if needed
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar