fried green tomatoes

How To Make fried green tomatoes

• 1

  Layer green tomato slices in a small, deep dish, sprinkling each layer with sugar; let stand 1 hour.
• 2

  Drain, reserving sugar liquid.
• 3

  Combine all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish; dredge tomato slices in mixture.
• 4

  Heat 1 tablespoon bacon drippings and 2 tablespoons oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot; add about one-third of tomato slices.
• 5

  Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
• 6

  Drain on paper towels.
• 7

  Repeat procedure twice with remaining tomato slices, bacon drippings, and oil.
• 8

  Drain off pan drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon in skillet.
• 9

  Stir reserved sugar liquid until sugar dissolves.
• 10

  Add to reserved drippings in skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat.
• 11

  Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until slightly thickened.
• 12

  Drizzle over fried tomatoes; serve immediately.
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