Traditional Fried Green Tomatoes

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Traditional Fried Green Tomatoes

Here is a good basic version of the classic Southern side dish.

Of course you can get creative by adding different seasonings

to the coating mixture.

 

4 large or 6 medium green tomatoes, thickly sliced

1 up flour

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. ground black pepper

1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

Oil for frying

 

Soak tomatoes in a mixture of about 2 quarts water and 2 tablespoons salt

for about 1/2 hour.

 

In a large plastic food bag, mix flour, salt, pepper and cayenne.

 

Drain tomatoes and drop a few slices at a time into the bag and shake to coat

 

completely.

 

Heat oil in a large skillet and fry coated tomato slices until browned on

each side,

about 2 minute per side. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.

 

Serves 6 to 8.