Fried Green Tomatoes are a tradition in the Southern United States. Green tomatoes that have not ripened into red ones are coated with perfectly seasoned cornmeal and fried until crispy and golden.
Fried Green Tomatoes are a tradition in the Southern United States. We coat Green Tomatoes that have not ripened into red ones with perfectly seasoned cornmeal and fry until crispy and golden. They’re little slices of gold.
My History with Fried Green Tomatoes
My grandmother cooked fried green tomatoes for us at our lake house in Southern Maryland, when we were young. I have always had a fondness for them, especially the way she prepared them. Not deep-fried, not over-breaded, but just simple cornmeal and butter. I doubt she was using garlic salt as I do. She probably just salt & pepper. But almost certainly in a cast iron pan.
Red and Green Tomato
Fried Green Tomatoes
When the farmer’s markets begin to open and the growing season is in full swing, green tomatoes make their way onto our table. If you are not a gardener, I recommend that you find your local farmers’ market and make friends with the best tomato growers in your area. Green tomatoes tend to show up early in the season. The Farmers can advise you best according to the growing season in your region. Then you can get the best for your Fried Green Tomatoes.
Fried Green Tomatoes are a tradition in the Southern United States. Green tomatoes that have not ripened into red ones are coated with perfectly seasoned cornmeal and fried until crispy and golden.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Active Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cornmeal, Green Tomato
Yield: 4people
Calories: 138kcal
Equipment
No special equipment needed
Materials
1medium-sized firm green tomato1 tomato for every two people
1/3cupcornmeal
1/4cupbutter for frying
1tbspgarlic salt
Instructions
Cut off a small portion of both the top and bottom of the green tomatoes, so the cornmeal will adhere to the moist areas.
Cut unpeeled tomatoes into ¼ to ½ inch slices.
Put cornmeal in a shallow bowl
Dredge the tomato slices in the cornmeal, and cover both sides
Heat the butter in a skillet on medium heat.
Fry the tomatoes, 2-3 minutes each side or until brown.
Liberally sprinkle garlic salt on the frying tomatoes.
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Neil, they are just unripened red tomatoes. Very common in the Southern US. You can only make this recipe during the tomato growing season. Many people have excess green tomatoes right before the first frost. Just another way to consume butter and garlic for me. 🙂
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Oh sure, now that I’ve pickled all mine.
Simple, easy breakfast recipe for Fried Green Tomatoes
YUM! I love fried green tomatoes. 🙂
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Love fried green tomatoes especially with some crab meat in a remoulade sauce.
That does sound delicous!
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I’m not familiar with fried green tomatoes but it sure does sound delicious!
Neil, they are just unripened red tomatoes. Very common in the Southern US. You can only make this recipe during the tomato growing season. Many people have excess green tomatoes right before the first frost. Just another way to consume butter and garlic for me. 🙂
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