Fried Green Tomatoes

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Prep Time: 15 min(s)
Cook Time: 20 min(s)
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ethnicity: American
Tools:
cutting board
large chef's knife
large nonstick pan (12-inch)
measuring cups
measuring spoons
sheet pan/jelly roll
spatula/turner

Ingredients:

6 green tomatoes - washed, sliced 1/2-inch thick, ends discarded

1 cup(s) flour (all-purpose)

2 eggs - beaten

1/2 cup(s) buttermilk

1 cup(s) cornmeal (stone ground)

1 pinch kosher salt - to taste

1 pinch red chile flakes (ground)

1/4 cup(s) vegetable oil - divided, may need more

2 tablespoon(s) butter (unsalted) - divided, small diced

Steps:

-Set up 3 shallow dishes, the 1st is for flour, the 2nd for the beaten eggs and buttermilk and the 3rd for the cornmeal seasoned with salt and pepper.

-Dredge tomato slices in flour, dip in milk and dredge again in cornmeal. Lay flat on a sheet tray until all the slices have been coated.

-Heat only enough oil to cover the bottom of your frying pan on medium-high.

-Lay in coated tomatoes evenly spaced. Dot the gaps between tomatoes with butter; reduce heat to medium.

-Cook until evenly browned on one side, flip and repeat.

-When tomatoes are brown and crisp on both sides, sprinkle with a little more salt and drain on paper towels.

-Wipe out your pan in between batches and start with fresh oil and butter.

Pairs With:

Romesco Sauce

Avocado Remoulade

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