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Fried Green Tomatoes

A southern classic
Course: Side Dish, Sides
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Sides, Tomatoes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2-3 large green tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • salt and paprika
  • oil to fry

Instructions

  • Get 3 bowls ready: one with flour, one with buttermilk, one with the crumbs, cornmeal, pinch of salt, dash of paprika.
  • Heat a large skillet to medium-high heat and add in enough oil to coat the pan plus some.⁣
  • Slice the tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Dunk in the flour, then buttermilk, then cornmeal mixture.
  • Carefully place in the hot skillet. Cook about 4 minutes each side.⁣