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white cheddar & caramelized onion grits, country ham, tomato chutney, tomato butter
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Fried Green Tomatoes
White Cheddar & Caramelized Onion Grits
Tomato Chutney
Tomato Butter
Country Ham
Preparation of Fried Green Tomatoes
1. Prepare the Tomatoes
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Breading Station
Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with buttermilk mixed with egg, and one with cornmeal.
3. Bread the Tomatoes
Dip each tomato slice into the flour, then into the buttermilk mixture, and finally coat with cornmeal.
4. Fry the Tomatoes
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded tomato slices until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Preparation of Grits
1. Caramelize the Onions
Slice the onion and sauté in butter over medium heat until caramelized, about 15 minutes.
2. Cook the Grits
In a pot, bring water to a boil. Gradually stir in the grits and cook according to package instructions until thickened.
3. Combine
Stir in the caramelized onions and white cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
Preparation of Tomato Chutney
1. Cook the Chutney
In a saucepan, combine chopped tomatoes, diced onion, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat until thickened, about 20 minutes.
Preparation of Tomato Butter
1. Make Tomato Butter
In a bowl, mix softened butter with tomato paste, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Final Assembly
1. Cook Country Ham
In a skillet, cook slices of country ham until heated through and slightly crispy.
2. Plate the Dish
Serve the fried green tomatoes over a bed of white cheddar grits, topped with country ham, tomato chutney, and a dollop of tomato butter.