Fried Green Tomatoes

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   Select the greenest tomatoes available.

2. 2

   Wash, remove stem, and slice into 1/4-inch slices; place in bowl or platter.

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   Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper just enough milk to make a thick batter (the consistency of pancake batter).

4. 4

   Heat oil in skillet over high heat: reduce heat to medium-high.

5. 5

   Dip tomato slices into batter, wiping against bowl to remove excess batter, and place in hot oil.

6. 6

   When browned on both sides, remove from oil and place in colander to drain (this will keep tomatoes from becoming soggy).

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   To serve, stand up tomatoes like wheels in a serving bowl.

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   Note: If you don't want to make the batter from scratch, use our Irondale Cafe Original Whistlestop(tm) Recipes Brand Fried Green Tomato Batter Mix.

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   Note: Another way to batter green tomatoes is to dip them into beaten egg or buttermilk, drain off excess liquid, and dip them into a mixture of flour and cornmeal.

10. 10

    Fry in bacon drippings or hot oil; drain in colander before serving.

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    Note: The tomatoes can also be deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown and then drained in colander.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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