Easy Kentucky-Style Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

friedgreentomatoes1 I grew up eating fried green tomatoes here in the hills of Eastern Kentucky, and I still love eating them today. My 9 year old enjoys them too and I love that I can share something from my childhood with him.

If you want a tasty and super easy authentic fried green tomato recipe then this one is for you.

Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients:

2 non-ripe medium green tomatoes

1/2 cup egg whites ( I use the egg whites/egg beaters you pour from a carton because it’s easier)

salt & pepper ( to taste)

1/2 cup sweet cornmeal

1/4 cup flour

Directions:

1. Pre - heat the oil on the stove in a shallow frying pan. I use canola oil or peanut oil. Olive oil gives them a weird flavor plus it burns at high temps so I don’t recommend Olive oil.

2. slice up the tomatoes

3. mix the corn meal, salt n pepper, and flour in a long shallow bowl

4. quickly dip the tomato slices in the egg whites liquid

5. take the tomato slices out of the liquid and roll them in the cornmeal/flour mix.

6. Put covered tomato slices in frying pan and fry on each side until crispy golden brown or about 2-3 mins each side.

7. Take out and drain on paper towel. Enjoy alone or with ranch dressing!

FYI: Fried green tomatoes taste best when they are hot and served with a side of cornbread!

Do you like fried green tomatoes? What’s your recipe? I’d love to try it!

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July 22, 2010 · Filed Under Recipes

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One Response to “Easy Kentucky-Style Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe”

mom on August 6th, 2010 3:26 pm

You know I used to fry them in lard. They tasted just as good. Maybe not good for you, but if you only eat a few per summer I don’t think they’ll hurt you.

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