Fried Green Tomatoes: Week 4 Sept 2019

Prep Time: 10 mins   Total Time: 20 mins   Serves: 4 servings

Ingredients:  

3 medium-sized green tomatoes, sliced into 1/3-inch slices

Vegetable oil (amount varies)

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup of all purpose flour

1/2 cup of Italian breadcrumbs

1/2 cup Cornmeal

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 teaspoon of sea salt and pepper

Cajun Seasoning (optional)

Preparation: 

Pour vegetable oil into a large cast-iron skillet (approx. a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inches deep)

Heat to 375° degrees F. To test the heat, flick a few breadcrumbs into the oil. If the oil doesn't react/spit, it's not hot enough yet).

Lightly beat the eggs in one bowl; set aside.

Put the flour in its own bowl; set aside.

Combine the breadcrumbs, cornmeal, sea salt, and ground black pepper; set aside.

Create a small assembly line next to your skillet, or as close by as you can, so you can dredge your tomato slices and place them in the skillet with less of a mess.

Dredge each tomato slice in flour, followed by the egg, followed by the breadcrumb/cornmeal mixture.

Carefully place the tomato slices into the hot oil, in batches, cooking for 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides.

Remove the golden slices with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels or a rack to drain absorb/drain the oil.

Garnish with parsley if desired.

Serve hot with dipping sauce of your choice. If serving on their own, sprinkle with a bit of sea salt.