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fried green tomatoes

Recipe by
Julie Prior
Mesquite, NV

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yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Pan Fry

Ingredients For fried green tomatoes

  • 4 lg
    firm green tomatoes, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices
  • 1 c
    finely ground cornmeal
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 2
    eggs
  • kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

How To Make fried green tomatoes

  • 1
    Sprinkle the tomato slices with the salt & pepper; set aside.
  • 2
    Combine the cornmeal & paprika in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat the eggs.
  • 3
    Cover the bottom of a heavy skillet with 1/2-inch of oil, then place it over a medium-high heat on stove.
  • 4
    Coat the tomato slices in the egg, then dredge them in the cornmeal mixture.
  • 5
    Fry as many tomatoes as fit comfortably in the pan until nicely browned, about 2 minutes on each side.
  • 6
    Transfer them to a paper towel-lined platter and repeat until all the tomatoes are cooked.

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