Fried Green Tomatoes

And the last one was meant to be a special treat for me since I was missing out on some good meals. I have never had fried green tomatoes, so I was determined to make them. I looked everywhere for some green tomatoes (not to be mistaken with tomatillos). I finally found some at Safeway (the 3rd time I checked). They were gorgeous. The next time, I found some at our local farmer’s market. So, they are out there, you just have to be persistent. Well, I found this recipe. I do not have anything to compare them to, but I think they are fabulous! And so did the rest of the fam, so they are a keeper!

Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste

Preparation

1. Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside.

2. Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or pan.

3. Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.

4. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.

Here they are finished. Not the best for you, but a nice treat! Enjoy!