Southern Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.
Southern fried green tomatoes recipe. You want to use tomatoes without any pink or red color to them. This is a key ingredient for removing excess moisture from the tomatoes before frying them. 3 green tomatoes sliced.
Drain on paper towels or a rack. Repeat with remaining tomatoes. In a separate third bowl add the eggs paprika black pepper and seasoning salt.
Lay the sliced green tomatoes out on a large cookie sheet or plate and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drop tomatoes in batches into hot oil and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Use a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife and cutting board to slice each tomato into inch pieces no larger.
Add all ingredients to shopping list. Green tomatoes on cutting board. Look for really firm green tomatoes for the best results.
1 cup all purpose flour. Pour oil to a depth of 1 4 to 1 2 inch in a large cast iron skillet. Heat about 1 4 inch canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat until oil begins to shimmer.
In a bowl add flour. Fry tomatoes in batches until golden and crisp 3 to 4 minutes per side. 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.