Fried Green Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Add the tomato slices to the buttermilk in a shallow bowl and set aside to marinate for about 10 to 15 minutes.
2. 2
   Combine the cornmeal, garlic salt, salt, and pepper in another shallow bowl.
3. 3
   Remove the tomato slices from the buttermilk and coat in the cornmeal mixture.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Heat enough vegetable oil in a medium skillet to cover the bottom by a half inch.
6. 6
   (The oil is hot enough when a sprinkle of water sizzles in the pan.)
7. 7
   Add the tomato slices to the pan (you will have to cook them in batches to avoid crowding the pan).
8. 8
   Baste the tomato slices with the hot oil using a large spoon, cooking the slices for 5 to 7 minutes on each side (be careful not to splash the oil when flipping the tomato slices).
9. 9
   Remove tomato slices to a paper towel-lined plate and keep them warm while cooking the rest of the tomato slices.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve with Tabasco.