Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
•  1/2 cup buttermilk
•  1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided
•  1/2 cup cornmeal
•  1 teaspoon salt
•  1/2 teaspoon pepper
•  3 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices
•  Vegetable oil
•  Salt to taste

How to Make It

Step 1

Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside.

Step 2

Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or pan.

Step 3

Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.

Step 4

Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 to 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375°. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels or a rack. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt.