Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Time30m

Serves3

Three Slices of Southern Fried Green Tomatoes, Topped with Our Famous Pimento Cheese and Crumbled Hickory Smoked Bacon

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Bacon
Cook the hickory smoked bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces and set aside.
2
Prepare the Tomatoes
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
3
Dredging Station
In one bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.
4
Coat the Tomatoes
Dip each tomato slice first in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk, and finally coat with cornmeal.
5
Fry the Tomatoes
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the coated tomato slices in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
6
Assemble the Dish
Place the fried green tomatoes on a serving plate. Top each slice with a generous spoonful of pimento cheese and sprinkle with crumbled bacon.