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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
4 medium green tomatoes
to taste hot sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup cornmeal
1 cup vegetable oil

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

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 rounds.

2

Add hot sauce, honey, and garlic powder to a bowl and mix well.

3

Marinate the tomato slices in the hot sauce mixture for about 20 minutes in the refrigerator.

4

Coat the marinated tomatoes in cornmeal, ensuring they are well covered.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet until hot but not completely covering the tomatoes.

6

Test the oil temperature with one tomato slice to ensure it's ready for frying.

7

Fry the tomato slices for about 3-5 minutes, turning them as needed until golden brown.

8

Remove the fried tomatoes and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

breadingfrying

Equipment Needed

bowllarge skilletpaper towels

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Southern Fried Green TomatoesCrispy Green Tomatoes

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