Fried Green Tomato Recipe
Served with our signature white sauce
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Ingredients
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Fried Green Tomato Ingredients
Method
Fried Green Tomato Directions
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, whisk together buttermilk, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In two separate bowls, place the all-purpose flour and cornmeal.
- 3
Bread the Tomatoes
Dip each tomato slice into the flour, then the buttermilk mixture, and finally coat it in cornmeal. Ensure each slice is evenly coated.
- 4
Fry the Tomatoes
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded tomato slices in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried tomatoes from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with your signature white sauce.