Jul 17 2026
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W/fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Set up Breading Station

    In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another dish, pour the buttermilk. In a third dish, place the cornmeal.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dip each tomato slice first into the flour mixture, then into the buttermilk, and finally coat it with cornmeal.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.

  5. 5

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Carefully place the breaded tomato slices into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the fried green tomatoes from the skillet and drain them on paper towels. Serve hot.

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