Fried Green Tomatoes

By lkalemba

A Southern classic, fried green tomatoes are a delicacy of early summer, before the first tomatoes are ripe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• 4 large green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 45mins
Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a heavy skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.

In a medium size bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.

Scoop flour onto a plate.

Combine cornmeal, breadcrumbs, salt and pepper and put on another plate.

Dip the sliced tomatoes into flour and then into the milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture to completely coat both sides.

Test the oil by adding a pinch of cornmeal and if it bubbles to the top it's ready.

Carefully fry the tomato slices for 3 to 4 minutes each side.

Remove and drain on paper towels.