Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRuth Ann's RestaurantFried Green Blt Recipe

Fried Green Blt Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Fried green tomatoes, lettuce & mayo

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

BLT Assembly

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices and place them on a paper towel. Sprinkle salt on both sides and let them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the buttermilk. In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with salt and black pepper. In a third bowl, place the cornmeal.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dip each tomato slice into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk, and finally coat it with cornmeal. Set aside on a plate.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

  5. 5

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Carefully place the breaded tomato slices into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

BLT Assembly

  1. 6

    Cook the Bacon

    In another skillet, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess fat.

  2. 7

    Toast the Bread

    Lightly toast the slices of bread until golden brown.

  3. 8

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread mayonnaise on one side of each slice of toasted bread. Layer with lettuce leaves, crispy bacon, and fried green tomatoes. Top with another slice of bread, mayonnaise side down.

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