Alabama Green Tomatoes Recipe
Alabama green tomatoes cooked in a rich corn, green onion and roasted pecan crust flavored with a light buttermilk, roast garlic and honey dressing all served with a bloody Mary ketchup
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Alabama Green Tomatoes
Method
Directions for Preparing Alabama Green Tomatoes
- 1
Prepare the Green Tomatoes
Slice the green tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices. Sprinkle with salt and let them sit for 15 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Crust
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, chopped green onions, roasted pecans, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Prepare the Dressing
In a blender, combine buttermilk, roasted garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- 4
Coat the Tomatoes
Dip each slice of green tomato into the buttermilk dressing, then coat with the cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 5
Fry the Tomatoes
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated green tomatoes in batches until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
- 7
Serve
Arrange the fried green tomatoes on a platter, drizzle with the buttermilk dressing, and serve with the Bloody Mary ketchup on the side.
