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Fried Green Tomatoes

Source of Recipe


Southern Living, July 2003






List of Ingredients



• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
  
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  
• 1/2 cup cornmeal
  
• 1 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp pepper
  
• 3 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices
  
• Vegetable oil
  
• Salt to taste
  






Instructions



1. Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside. Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper in a separate shallow bowl or pan.
   
   
2. Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
   
   
3. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375 degrees (F).
   
   
4. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.
   
   Makes 4 to 6 servings.