Fried Green Tomatoes with Dijon Pepper Dippin Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes with Dijon Pepper Dippin Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 or 4 large firm green tomatoes; Salt; 2 cups vegetable or peanut oil for deep-frying; 1 cup buttermilk; 2 cups self-rising flour; Dijon Pepper Dippin Sauce (recipe follows); 1 cup Dijon mustard; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon white pepper; 4 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns; (makes 2 cups)

Servings: persons

3 or 4 large firm green tomatoes
Salt
2 cups vegetable or peanut oil for deep-frying
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups self-rising flour
Dijon Pepper Dippin Sauce (recipe follows)
1 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon white pepper
4 tablespoons coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
(makes 2 cups)

1
Slice the tomatoes 1/4 inch thick.
2
Lay them out in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with salt.
3
Place the tomato slices in a colander and allow time for the salt to pull the water out of the tomatoes (30 minutes should do it).
4
In a skillet heat the oil for deep-frying over medium-high heat.
5
Dip the tomatoes into buttermilk, then dredge them in flour.
6
Deep-fry until golden brown.
7
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the mustard, mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, white pepper, and 1 tablespoon of the black pepper, and beat until just blended; set aside.
8
In a small saucepan combine the oil, the remaining 3 tablespoons of black pepper, the red pepper flakes, and the whole peppercorns.
9
Heat the oil until hot, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
10
Allow to cool, then strain.
11
With the food processor running, drizzle the oil into the mayonnaise mixture.
12
Continue processing for 2 minutes.

1837

kcal

Calories

160

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 or 4 large firm green tomatoes, Salt, 2 cups vegetable or peanut oil for deep-frying, 1 cup buttermilk, and more.

Yes, Fried Green Tomatoes with Dijon Pepper Dippin Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Green Tomatoes with Dijon Pepper Dippin Sauce

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