Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 medium green tomatoes or 3 large; 1 1/4 c buttermilk; 2 eggs; 2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 1/4 c all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp; 1/4 c cornmeal; oil for frying

By Heather Haddo
@iLuvDelicious

I've lived in a Southern state for over 6 years now and I've finally made these beautiful fried tangy delicious bites! The tomatoes in my garden may not all make it to red anymore.

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No need to travel to the Whistle Stop Cafe after you try this fried green tomato recipe. The buttermilk soak makes the breading really stick to the tomatoes and it doesn't fall off when frying. They end up with that iconic green tomato tart and buttermilk tang with a crunchy salt and pepper crust. These are just perfect!

Note: If they are frying too slow, up the temperature to 375 F. The Test Kitchen

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Serves:

Prep:

25 Min

Cook:

20 Min

Method:

Deep Fry

Ingredients

4 medium

green tomatoes or 3 large
1 1/4 c

buttermilk
2

eggs
2 tsp

salt
1 1/2 tsp

pepper
1 1/4 c

all-purpose flour plus 2 tbsp
1/4 c

cornmeal
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oil for frying
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How to Make Fried Green Tomatoes

Step-by-Step

Slice tomatoes about 1/4 in thick.
Mix buttermilk, eggs, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp of pepper, and the 2 Tbsp of flour together.
Combine the flour, cornmeal, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp of pepper together in a bowl.
Soak the tomato slices in the buttermilk mixture.
Then coat them one at a time in the flour mixture.
Oil should be 350 degrees. Cook in batches making sure you don't overcrowd them or overlap them. Turn around 3 times until nice and golden brown.
Drain on paper towel. Serve immediately and enjoy!