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Fried Green Tomatoes

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Fried green tomatoes bring crunch, tang, and summer garden flavor. Serve them as a side, appetizer, or sandwich layer.

Country Ham Biscuits

Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried green tomatoes bring crunch, tang, and summer garden flavor. Serve them as a side, appetizer, or sandwich layer.
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 3 large green tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Slice tomatoes 1/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with salt and let stand 10 minutes. Pat dry.
  2. Set up three bowls: flour; buttermilk whisked with egg; cornmeal mixed with breadcrumbs and pepper.
  3. Dredge tomato slices in flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat with cornmeal mixture.
  4. Fry in hot oil until golden on both sides. Drain well.
  5. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Good with comeback sauce, ranch, or pimento cheese.
Safety note: Use care when frying and keep oil around 350 degrees.

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