Fried Green Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Select the greenest tomatoes available.
2. 2
   Wash, remove stem, and slice into 1/4-inch slices; place in bowl or platter.
3. 3
   Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper just enough milk to make a thick batter (the consistency of pancake batter).
4. 4
   Heat oil in skillet over high heat: reduce heat to medium-high.
5. 5
   Dip tomato slices into batter, wiping against bowl to remove excess batter, and place in hot oil.
6. 6
   When browned on both sides, remove from oil and place in colander to drain (this will keep tomatoes from becoming soggy).
7. 7
   To serve, stand up tomatoes like wheels in a serving bowl.
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   Note: If you don't want to make the batter from scratch, use our Irondale Cafe Original Whistlestop(tm) Recipes Brand Fried Green Tomato Batter Mix.
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   Note: Another way to batter green tomatoes is to dip them into beaten egg or buttermilk, drain off excess liquid, and dip them into a mixture of flour and cornmeal.
10. 10
    Fry in bacon drippings or hot oil; drain in colander before serving.
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    Note: The tomatoes can also be deep-fried in hot oil until golden brown and then drained in colander.