Following up my Outdoor Wednesday post on the movie “Fried Green Tomatoes” I thought I would share a recipe for them! (I had never had one until after I saw the movie….had to try them…and they are good!)
Best Fried Green Tomatoes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Ready In: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 4 large green tomatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Preparations
- Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. (Discard the ends)
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl.
- Scoop flour onto a plate.
- Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate.
- Dip tomatoes into flour to coat.
- Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture.
- Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
- In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat.
- Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. (Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other.)
- When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.
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I know that this is supposed to be a Southern signature dish, but my Connecticut grandmother made them frequently. I loved them growing up and still love them. I introduced my husband to them a few years ago, and now he loves them too! Yours look delicious!
ReplyDeleteHi Susan. Growing up in Alabama, these were on our table a lot! Yummy!
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
My grandmother made these at the end of homegrown tomato season, waste not want not! She also made green tomoto pickles watermelon rind pickles in the same non-wasting tradition. :D Jewel
ReplyDeleteLove these --
ReplyDeleteI make these at the end of summer. However, I have never used cornmeal. I'll try that. It would make a great texture and flavor. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI have got to try this! Since watching "Fried Green Tomato" movie long ago, I always thought it a must try..Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteI loved fried-green tomatoes! One of my favorite sandwiches, that a lot of Southerners eat, is a simple mater sandwich. Simply mayo and tomato slices on a good white bread. I enhance on this a bit when I have leftover fried-green tomatoes. Oh, I want one right now!
ReplyDeleteOne day I'm going to have to try these - great photos.
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ButterYum
I'm so happy I found this blog! I, too, am a Georgia blogger. Although my blog is largely about books and life, I love to cook and often write about food. You have a lovely site and I look forward to visiting it often.
ReplyDeleteA true recipe from my past...wow I am thinking of my Nanny right now!
ReplyDeleteI have never had them..I love crispy fried eggplant, I wonder if it is a similar taste..
ReplyDeleteHope your are well, Susan!
I have never had them and don't personally know anyone who has. Just my bloggy friends. Everyone raves about them.
ReplyDeleteDefinetly a Southern staple. Come by and visit me and enter my giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI've always loved these when they are well prepared, and that sounds like a good recipe, Susan! YUM! And thanks!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Sheila :-)
I have heard of these for years and years, most of my life, and have never had them..or known how they were made. Never even bothered to look, but now I AM going to try these. They sound wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing the recipe.
ReplyDeleteTONIGHT I am fixing them for dinner. It's time I stepped up to the plate and tried them. My family is Southern.. (makes me wonder why they never made them??)
Well...like I said. It's time!!
Those look so good.
ReplyDeleteI've seen the movie many times but have never tried fried green tomatoes ~~~ this is a must for me! Thanks for the nudge and have a great week, Susan.
ReplyDeleteFried Green Tomatoes is one of my favorite movies so I enjoyed seeing your photos of the cafe in the previous post. I also like to eat the tomatoes too, but they need to be enjoyed HOT while they are still nice and crispy... YUM!
ReplyDeleteOh, Susan, these look scrumptious! I wish I had a "batch" now!
ReplyDeleteXX00
Oh my goodness YUM!! I LOVE fried green tomatoes! I have never made them myself though. I will have to try this recipe!! Thanks!
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