Irondale Cafe S Fried Green Tomatoes

Description

Absolutely southern tradition.

Ingredients

• Green Tomatoes
• Self-rising Cornmeal
• Self-rising Flour
• Salt
• Black Pepper
• Buttermilk
• Vegetable Oil

Instructions

1. Slice tomatoes into 1 / 4-inch slices and set aside
2. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish
3. Pour buttermilk into a bowl and add some of the tomatoes, being careful not to stack
4. Remove slices from bowl and let excess buttermilk drain off
5. Dip slices into cornmeal mixture
6. Repeat until all slices are coated
7. Fry in 1 / 2 inch of hot oil until brown, turning once to brown other side
8. Place in a colander to drain
9. Serve hot
10. Serves 5 to 6