the best fried green tomatoes
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I discovered this recipe after a storm knocked 5 green tomatoes off my tomato plant. They seemed fine and instead of throwing them away, I made up this recipe from ingredients already in my pantry. My husband grew up in the deep south eating fried green tomatoes and enjoys my version very much. I hope you like them.
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
10 Min
Ingredients For the best fried green tomatoes
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green tomatoes
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1/2 call purpose flour
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1/2 cself-rising buttermilk corn meal
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1/2 cpanko bread crumbs
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1egg
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2 Tbspmilk
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vegetable oil
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salt to taste
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pepper
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cayenne pepper if desired
How To Make the best fried green tomatoes
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1Pick several green tomatoes from your garden (or local farmer's market). Slice tomatoes approximately 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Set aside. Heat large skillet over medium-high heat and add about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil. A deep fryer will work as well.
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2Mix together dry ingredients...flour, corn meal (I used self-rising) and panko bread crumbs. Add a pinch of salt and cracked black pepper. This is also where I add about 2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper...this is entirely up to the chef to use or not depending on your family's preference.
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3Mix wet ingredients...crack 1 egg in bowl. Mix with milk. Whisk together.
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4Bathe tomato slices in egg mixture. Then dredge in flour mixture.
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5Transfer tomatoes from dry mixture to oil with caution. Fry each side until it lightly browns (about 3 minutes each side for 1/4 inch thickness) then transfer to papertowel. Blot the remaining oil off the tomatoes and lightly season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.
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6My family enjoys eating these with Ranch dressing.
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