Crispy, tangy, and perfectly golden, fried green tomatoes are one of the best things you can cook in a cast-iron skillet. Cast iron keeps the heat even and gives you that classic Southern crust.
Ingredients
3–4 firm green tomatoes
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 eggs
½ cup buttermilk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Oil or bacon grease for frying
Optional Girls Gone Grillin’ twist:
Add SPG with a Kiss of Onion to the cornmeal mixture for extra flavor.
Instructions
1. Slice the tomatoes
Cut tomatoes into ¼–½ inch slices.
2. Prepare the dredge
Bowl 1: Flour, salt, pepper
Bowl 2: Eggs + buttermilk
Bowl 3: Cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder
3. Coat the tomatoes
Dredge in flour
Dip in egg mixture
Press into cornmeal mixture
4. Heat the cast-iron skillet
Add about ½ inch oil or bacon grease and heat to medium-high (around 350°F).
5. Fry Cook tomatoes 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Drain Remove and place on paper towels or a wire rack.
Serve With
Ranch dressing
Remoulade
Garlic aioli
Pimento cheese
Girls Gone Grillin’ Serving Idea
Stack the fried green tomatoes and top with:
Smoked pulled pork
Cherry Chipotle BBQ sauce
A little coleslaw
It makes an awesome Southern BBQ appetizer or sandwich filling.
