Blue Willow Inn’s Famous Fried Green Tomatoes


Serves: 6
Total Calories: 702

Ingredients

3 green tomatoes
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 cups self-rising flour, divided
2 cups vegetable oil

Directions:

Wash and slice tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices. in medium bowl, mix buttermilk and eggs. Add 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon flour; mix well. Place tomato slices in the buttermilk and egg mixture. Set aside to rest.

Preheat oil to 350° in heavy skillet or electric fryer. In medium bowl, mix remaining flour, salt, and pepper. Remove tomato slices from buttermilk/egg mixture and toss, one at a time, in flour mixture, coating thoroughly. Carefully place tomato slices in heated oil and fry until golden brown; turn 2–3 times. Be careful not to crowd tomatoes during frying. Do not allow them to overlap or they will stick together. Cook until crisp. drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 6
Total Calories: 702
Calories from Fat: 654

This Blue Willow Inn’s Famous Fried Green Tomatoes recipe is from the Recipe Hall of Fame Fresh from the Farmers Market Cookbook Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.


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