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Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Whether they originated from the Midwest or from the South, Fried Green Tomatoes are a delicious summertime side dish.
Servings: 8 slices
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 large green tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup canola oil , for frying
  • Ranch Dressing for dipping

Instructions

  • Wash and dry your tomatoes. Remove the tops and bottoms and cut the tomatoes into thick slices. Salt and pepper them.
    green tomatoes
  • Put one cup of canola oil in the bottom of a large skillet and heat to medium high.
  • Place 1/2 cup of flour onto a plate. Beat one egg and a 1/3 cup milk in a small bowl. Pour 1/2 cup breadcrumbs and 1/4 cup of cornmeal onto a separate plate and mix well.
  • Begin by dusting the tomato slices, one at a time, with flour, then dipping in the egg wash, then coating with the breadcrumb mixture. Gently place each slice in the skillet as not to splash the hot oil.
    Fried Green Tomatoes
  • Cook over medium heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn them over and cook for another 3 minutes, until crispy. Remove the slices from the pan and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to cool slightly. Repeat until all slices have been fried.
  • This recipe makes 4 servings, 2 slices per person. I served these Fried Green Tomatoes with crab cakes, corn on the cob and a tall glass of sweet tea. We usually dip our Fried Green Tomatoes in Ranch dressing.
    Fried Green Tomatoes

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 24mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 343IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg