Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
green goddess / pimento cheese / apple cider gastrique / Neuske’s bacon
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Ingredients
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Pimento Cheese
Apple Cider Gastrique
Neuske’s Bacon
Method
Fried Green Tomatoes
- 1
Prepare the Tomatoes
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Breading Setup
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with buttermilk, and one with cornmeal.
- 3
Bread the Tomatoes
Dredge each tomato slice in flour, dip in buttermilk, then coat with cornmeal.
- 4
Fry the Tomatoes
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded tomatoes until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 5
Drain
Remove the fried tomatoes and drain on paper towels.
Pimento Cheese
- 6
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine sharp cheddar, cream cheese, pimentos, garlic powder, onion powder, and mayonnaise. Mix until smooth.
- 7
Chill
Refrigerate the pimento cheese for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Apple Cider Gastrique
- 8
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan, combine apple cider vinegar, sugar, and water.
- 9
Cook
Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
Neuske’s Bacon
- 10
Cook the Bacon
In a skillet, cook the Neuske’s bacon over medium heat until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
