Fried Green Tomatoes

Submitted by scarley

"southernliving.com"

 

• Ready In: 9mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup buttermilk
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 1⁄2 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 medium green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices
• vegetable oil
• salt

directions

1. Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside.
2. Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or pan.
3. Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
4. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.