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Welcome to my recipe blog! Please feel free to add comments. Most of these recipes are ones I have collected over the years and modified to suit my family. I have not knowingly infringed on any copyrights. All comments are appreciated!

Remember that we eat everything SPICY! If you don't, watch out for the red pepper, Tabasco and Ro-Tel tomatoes. Also, I won't apologize for the butter and/or bacon fat or anything else considered "unhealthy".

If you're gonna cook with me, be sure you have the "Cajun Trinity" on hand ... onion, bell pepper & celery. Laissez les bon temps rouler !!!

Thursday, June 7, 2012

Fried Green Tomatoes

My girlfriend, Judy, brought me some green tomatoes!  For once, I wrote down what I did and here's the recipe ...as good as my grandmas, but not quite as good as my moms ..












large egg, lightly beaten (I use Eggbeaters)

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 3-4 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices

  • Vegetable oil (Oh so much better if you use bacon grease!!)
  • Salt to taste
  1. Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside.
  2. Combine 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or pan.
  3. Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/2 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
  4. Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.