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)

Ingredients:


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

Directions:

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.

Source: Beaufort Online

Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients:

3 green tomatoes
1½ cups oil
1 cup flour
1 tbsp chopped basil
1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
1 cup milk
1 egg
1 cup water
salt and black pepper to taste
Louisiana Gold Pepper Sauce

Directions:

In a 10-inch cast iron skillet, heat oil to 350 degrees F. Slice tomatoes ½-inch thick and drain on a paper towel. Season flour with salt and pepper. Add chopped basil to the bread crumbs. Prepare egg wash by combining milk, egg and water. Blend well using a wire whisk. Season to taste using salt, pepper and Louisiana Gold. Dredge tomato slices first in flour, next in egg wash and finally in bread crumbs. Pan fry, a few at a time, until golden brown on each side. Remove and drain well. Eat as a salad topped with a remoulade or tartar sauce.

Source: SOUTHERN RECIPES