I still had two green tomatoes on the vine when the weather started going below freezing. (I made these fried green tomatoes a while ago but didn't have time to write about them then.) I didn't want to let literally half my tomato crop go to waste, but the tomatoes wouldn't ripen fast enough. What to do?!
Well, thinking about it, I figured I'd go for a Southern favorite, Fried Green Tomatoes. Although James and I mostly grew up in NC, neither of us had eaten fried green tomatoes before. With the green tomatoes I had, I figured I could remedy both situations by frying up some green tomatoes. :) I can't compare these fried green tomatoes to any others since I've never had them before. However, I can, without a doubt, say these Fried Green Tomatoes were super easy and tasty! As for what to fry them in, I went for bacon grease, and it added a subtle layer of flavor. However, most types of frying oils will work.
Are there any foods local to where you grew up, but you've never eaten?
Fried Green Tomatoes
by CJ HuangPrep time:
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Yield: 4 servings
Materials:
| Mass | Weight | Volume | Number | Material | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | buttermilk | ||||
| 3/4 cup | cornmeal | ||||
| 3/4 teaspoon | Cajun seasoning | ||||
| 2 | green tomatoes, sliced ~1/4 inch thick | ||||
| oil | or bacon grease |
Methods:
- Gather all materials.
- (optional) Soak tomatoes in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes. (If you're short on time, just dipping them will work.)
- Combine remaining materials.
- Dip tomato slices in mixture.
- Fry tomato slices in oil until golden brown on both sides, approximately 5 minutes per side.
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I'm pinning because I know I'll have to be making fried green tomatoes soon!! I don't think ours will be all in before the frost hits this year! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday!
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That's the exact reason I made these originally. :) Now, I have to just pick some green ones to make these fried green tomatoes since winter in NC doesn't always arrive! :)
DeleteOne of my childhood favorites!! Yours looks classic! It's featured on this week's What's for dinner! Thanks for sharing on last week's Whats for Dinner link up! Sorry it took so long for me to stop by - crazy week!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Thanks for the feature! Hope you enjoy. :)
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