Fried Green Tomatoes

Crisp cornmeal-crusted slices of tart green tomatoes fried golden brown.

Ingredients

• 3 firm green tomatoes, sliced 1/4-inch thick
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Directions

1. Season the tomato slices with the salt and pepper.
2. Set up three dishes: flour in one; buttermilk whisked with the egg in another; cornmeal mixed with breadcrumbs in the third.
3. Dredge each slice in flour, dip in the buttermilk-egg, then coat in the cornmeal mixture.
4. Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a skillet to 350 degrees F.
5. Fry the slices in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
6. Drain on a wire rack and serve hot.

Notes

Paula Deen’s Fried Green Tomatoes.