Fried Green Tomatoes

If your family has a large appetite, you may want to double this recipe.

Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

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

Preparation

Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside.

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

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

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.