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Fried Green Tomatoes
A Southern classic using unripe tomatoes and a crispy cornmeal coating.
Ingredients
- 3–4 firm green tomatoes (unripe)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 egg + 2 tbsp milk
- Salt & pepper
- Oil for frying
- Optional: paprika, garlic powder, remoulade sauce
Method
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Swaps & variations
- Panko crust: for extra crunch
- Spicy: add cayenne
- Air-fryer: reduce oil
- Sandwich: use in po'boys
Storing & freezing
Best eaten fresh. Freeze breaded slices (uncooked) for up to 3 months.
Grow it yourself
- Tomatoes Same growing method as for red tomatoes.,Green tomatoes = unripe fruit harvested early.,Pick before frost to avoid damage.
- Corn (for cornmeal) Plant in blocks for pollination.,Dry kernels before grinding.
- Neem for aphids and whiteflies.
- Mulch prevents soil splash and blight.
- Basil repels pests and improves flavor.
- Green Tomatoes Harvest when firm, fully sized, with slight sheen on skin.,Pick before cold snaps.
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