Traditional Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes are my all-time favorite thing to eat in the Summer. This was the way my Grandmother and my Mother made them.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  large green tomatoes, thickly sliced
• 1  cup flour
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 2  teaspoons black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optioanl)
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Directions:.
2. Soak tomatoes in a mixture of about 2 quarts water and 2 tablespoons salt for about 1/2 hour.
3. In a large plastic food bag, mix flour, salt, pepper and cayenne. Drain tomatoes and drop a few slices at a time into the bag and shake to coat completely.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet and fry coated tomato slices until browned on each side, about 2 minute per side.
5. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.