Jul 14 2026
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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Inspired by The Optimist
Time45m
Serves4

Battered and fried, served with remoulade

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Ingredients

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Method

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Wash the green tomatoes and slice them into 1/4 inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for about 10 minutes to draw out moisture.

  2. 2

    Set Up the Breading Station

    In three separate bowls, place the flour in one, the buttermilk in the second, and the cornmeal mixed with black pepper, cayenne pepper, and a pinch of salt in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dredge each tomato slice in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat with the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Fry the Tomatoes

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded tomato slices in batches, without overcrowding the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

  5. 5

    Drain and Keep Warm

    Remove the fried tomatoes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Keep warm in a low oven while you fry the remaining batches.

Remoulade Sauce

  1. 6

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped capers, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, paprika, and lemon juice. Mix well until smooth.

  2. 7

    Season the Sauce

    Taste the remoulade sauce and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust ingredients as desired.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Serve the fried green tomatoes warm with the remoulade sauce on the side for dipping.

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