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HAVE YOU EVER HAD THESE? FRIED GREEN TOMATOES ON THE BLACKSTONE GRIDDLE! EASY RECIPE

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Cultural Context

Fried green tomatoes are a classic Southern dish, originating from the rural South where unripe tomatoes were plentiful. Traditionally served as a side dish or appetizer, they embody the resourcefulness of Southern cooking, making use of ingredients that might otherwise go to waste. Today, they are celebrated in restaurants and homes across the U.S., often enjoyed with a spicy remoulade or as part of a Southern-inspired meal.

Southern AmericanUSside
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
3 green tomatoes
flour
buttermilk
cornmeal
seasoned breadcrumbs
vegetable oil

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Greek yogurt adds creaminess while reducing calories.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: polenta

Ground oats provide a similar texture with added health benefits.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier but more expensive.

1

Slice green tomatoes into thick rounds.

2

Season both sides of the tomato slices with salt to draw out moisture.

3

Set up a breading station with flour, buttermilk, cornmeal, and seasoned breadcrumbs.

4

Dredge each tomato slice in flour, shaking off excess.

5

Dip the floured tomato slice into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off.

6

Coat the buttermilk-dipped slice in the cornmeal and seasoned breadcrumbs mixture.

7

Heat vegetable oil on a Blackstone griddle to medium-low, aiming for 350 to 400 degrees.

8

Carefully add the breaded tomato slices to the griddle in batches if necessary.

9

Cook the tomato slices until golden brown, checking after a minute.

10

Remove the fried tomatoes and serve with ranch dipping sauce.

Cooking Techniques

breadingfrying

Equipment Needed

Blackstone griddleshallow dishes

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Southern Fried Green TomatoesCrispy Green Tomatoes

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