I always wanted to make these after watching that movie, but I never got around to it until I had them at a friend’s house last year. This is a good way to use up all those green tomatoes that are left over when it gets too cold to turn them red. There are several different versions I have tried, with varying results, so feel free to experiment and see what works best for your taste buds!
Fried Green Tomatoes – Fried
5 large green tomatoes, or about 2-3 lbs worth
2-3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1 cup (maybe a little more) bread crumbs
(I use Italian bread crumbs, but that is up to you)1 tsp salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder (or garlic salt and eliminate the salt) Or you can use your favorite spice mixture.
(optional) about 4 cups water and 1/2 cup vinegar
Enough oil in a pan to be about 1/2 inch deep
Slice tomatoes evenly (1/2 inch to 1/4 inch think) and either set aside, or let soak in the water-vinegar mixture for about an hour. Put oil in pan and heat up to frying temperature (med-hi) Don’t let it smoke! Mix spices into flour and set aside in a bowl or on a deep plate. Beat the eggs and milk together and set aside. Put bread crumbs in a bowl or on a deep plate. Coat tomato slices in flour mixture, then dip in egg mixture, and coat with bread crumbs. Then place in hot oil for about 3 minutes, then flip slices over so that each side is a nice golden brown. Once golden brown, take out with tongs and place on paper towels or a drainer to drain off oil. Serve hot, and either plain, or with a sauce of your choice.
Fried Green Tomatoes – Sauteed
Same ingredients as above, but instead of frying, cook in a saute pan with a little bit of oil or butter or bacon fat.
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