Best Fried Green Tomatoes
Using white (rather than brown) balsamic vinegar in the marinade brightens the color of the grilled tomatoes, but the salad's flavor is extraordinary with either.
Recipe Summary Best Fried Green Tomatoes
You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.Ingredients | Recipes Using Green Tomatoes4 large green tomatoes2 eggs½ cup milk1 cup all-purpose flour½ cup cornmeal½ cup bread crumbs2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt¼ teaspoon ground black pepper1 quart vegetable oil for fryingDirectionsSlice 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.We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.Info | Recipes Using Green Tomatoesprep: 5 mins cook: 15 mins total: 20 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings
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