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.
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.
Equipment
- No special equipment needed
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized firm green tomato 1 tomato for every two people
- 1/3 cup cornmeal
- 1/4 cup butter for frying
- 1 tbsp garlic 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.
- Repeat when you turn the tomatoes over.
- Serve with your favorite breakfast foods.
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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. 🙂
Thanks, Jeanne! Are your travels finished for now?
You are a funny guy. When are we going to get together? I’m around vaccinated and boostered. Thanks for checking in!!
Love fried green tomatoes especially with some crab meat in a remoulade sauce.
That does sound delicous!
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. 🙂