Fried Green Tomatoes
Have YOU ever tried Fried Green
Tomatoes?
Here is a Southern classic! Making
these delicious treats isn't as hard as everyone thinks, but make sure you buy
good local produce for the best flavor! (or grow your own)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices
Vegetable oil
Salt to taste
Preparation
Combine egg and buttermilk; set
aside.
Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a
shallow bowl or pan.
Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge
in cornmeal mixture.
Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to
375°. 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.
Jane Daugherty Giddens shared Beaufort Online's photo.