Fried Green Tomatoes

Cook Time: 3-4 minutes per side

Yield: 4 servings

Category: Appetizer/Side Dish

Cuisine: Southern

Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients:

• 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch cayenne
• 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk
• Kosher salt
• Fresh ground black pepper
• 4 large unripe tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• Hot pepper sauce, for serving
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions:

Step 1:

1. Combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, and cayenne in a large bowl.
2. Pour the buttermilk into another bowl and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2:

1. Dip the tomato slices in the buttermilk, coating both sides.
2. Coat the tomatoes with the cornmeal mixture.
3. Place a skillet over medium heat and coat with vegetable oil.

Step 3:

1. When the oil is hot, fry the tomatoes for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
2. Carefully remove the tomatoes from the pan and drain on paper towels.

Step 4:

1. Serve the Fried Green Tomatoes hot.
2. Garnish with hot pepper sauce and lemon wedges.

Enjoy this classic Southern dish