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Ingredients
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Method
Preparation
- 1
Slice the Tomatoes
Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- 2
Prepare the Breading Station
In one bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, pour the buttermilk.
- 3
Dredge the Tomatoes
Dip each tomato slice first in the buttermilk, then coat it in the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Tomatoes
Carefully add the breaded tomato slices to the hot oil in batches, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 6
Drain
Remove the fried tomatoes from the oil and drain them on paper towels.
