Fried Green Tomatoes
Fried to crispy perfection, fried green tomatoes are a Southern delicacy that should be enjoyed everywhere.
Servings 4
Calories 234kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- Pinch cayenne
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 large tomatoes unripe, of course (cut into 1/2-inch thick slices, ends removed)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Hot pepper sauce for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Dip the tomatoes in the buttermilk and then dredge them in the cornmeal mixture, coating both sides well.
- Place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil.
- When the oil is hot, pan-fry the tomatoes (in batches if necessary) until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
- Carefully remove the tomatoes and drain on paper towels. Serve with hot pepper sauce and lemon.
Notes
NOTE: While butter is listed in the ingredients, I missed how/where it should be used. I opted to flavor the oil with the butter, and I though this worked out great.
Nutrition
Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1752IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 2mg