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Frugal Fried Green Tomatoes

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Recipe Summary Frugal Fried Green Tomatoes

Cheapest way to make fried green tomatoes that are crunchy on the outside, and taste like apple pie on the inside. Great side-dish for any meal!

Ingredients | Fried Green Tomatoes Book Summary

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

½ cup cornmeal, or as needed

6 green tomatoes, cored and cut into 1/16-inch slices

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Place cornmeal in a bowl; dip and coat each tomato slice until thoroughly coated.

Place coated tomato slices side by side in the hot oil; fry until coating is browned and crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt and black pepper. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.

All-purpose flour can be substituted for the cornmeal.

Info | Fried Green Tomatoes Book Summary

prep: 20 mins cook: 20 mins total: 40 mins Servings: 3 Yield: 3 servings

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