Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
A hearty portion of thick cut green tomatoes battered and fried. Served with buttermilk BBQ dipping sauce.
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Ingredients
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Buttermilk BBQ Dipping Sauce
Method
Fried Green Tomatoes
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Wash the green tomatoes thoroughly. Slice them into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In another bowl, combine the buttermilk and egg, whisking until smooth. In a third bowl, mix the cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Bread the Tomatoes
Dip each tomato slice into the flour, coating it completely. Shake off the excess flour, then dip it into the buttermilk mixture, and finally dredge it in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- 5
Buttermilk BBQ Dipping Sauce
- 6
Combine Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, BBQ sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 7
Mix Well
Stir the mixture until all ingredients are well combined and smooth.
- 8
Serve
Serve the dipping sauce alongside the fried green tomatoes for a delicious complement.