Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

2      Reviews by:    Sherry Rhodes   Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe dips sliced green tomatoes in egg and buttermilk then coats with mixture of cornmeal mix, flour and salt and pepper before frying in vegetable oil to a delicious golden brown. Food Category:    Vegetables Cuisine Origin:    Southern    Servings:8 Calories per Serving:107 Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   12 Minutes Cook Time:   24 Minutes Total Time:   36 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 medium-size, firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/3 inch thick slices (about 1 1/4 lb.)
• Vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

• Whisk together egg and buttermilk. Combine cornmeal mix, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish.
• Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°F over medium-high heat.
• Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden.
• Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt to taste.

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