I've had specific requests for a Fried Green Tomatoes recipe. Right now, I don't really have any photos of some, but here is the recipe!
Tomatoes
Serves 4 as a side dish
Ingredients:
1/4 c Bacon grease (you can use canola oil, vegetable oil, shortening or whatever but bacon grease tastes best)
4 green tomatoes (approximately baseball-sized)
2 medium eggs, beaten
2-3 T water (room temp)
1 c flour, divided in half
1 c cornmeal
1-2 T salt
1 T pepper (I prefer cayenne pepper, but black or white pepper also work)
1 T garlic powder
Method:
Step 1: Slice tomatoes. Do not slice from end to end, but from side to side (the same way you would for regular tomatoes to top a burger or something). Using the first 1/2 c of flour, coat all tomato slices. Set aside on a drying rack or plate for about 5-10 minutes.
Step 2: In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 of the oil/bacon grease (you will use the rest as you cook more batches). Use med to med-high heat, making sure not to overheat the oil. If using a thermometer, do not heat past 375 degrees.
Step 3: Beat eggs and water together in a bowl. In a separate bowl, mix remaining flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper and garlic.
Step 4: Dip slices of tomato first into egg mixture, then into flour mixture. Place flat into skillet 4-6 at a time.
Step 5: Turn slices after about 2 minutes. Continue cooking and turning slices until both sides are golden brown.
Step 6: Drain on a drying rack or plate with paper towels. Serve with your choice of dipping sauce (peppercorn ranch is pretty good).
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