Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: Fried Green Tomatoes
Ingredients: 2 large green tomatoes; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. black pepper; 2/3 c. bread crumbs; 2 large eggs; 1/8 tsp. salt; 1/4 c. plain flour

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 large green tomatoes
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
2/3 c. bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/8 tsp. salt
1/4 c. plain flour

Directions

1

Cut the tomatoes crosswise into 3/8-inch thick slices.
2

In small bowl, beat together eggs, salt and pepper until frothy.
3

In separate small bowls, place bread crumbs and flour.
4

In a large skillet, melt tablespoon oil or shortening over medium heat. Dip each tomato slice into egg, then flour, then egg again and then crumbs. Fry tomato slices until golden brown on one side. Turn and fry to golden on remaining side, 4 to 5 minutes total, adding more oil as needed. Serve immediately or keep warm in a 300° oven no longer than 15 minutes. Serves 4.