Southern-Fried Green Tomatoes

Name: They might be better than ripe tomatoes
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 23 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 green tomatoes, cut into thick slices; 1 cup stone-ground white corn meal; 2 tablespoon olive oil; 4 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander); freshly ground black pepper to taste

The Daily Meal Staff|July 10, 2021 9:30 am EST

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Fried green tomatoes aren't as bad as they sound. These crispy tomatoes are breaded with cornmeal and then fried to perfection. This seasonal dish makes a great appetizer to end the summer on the right foot.This recipe is by Steven Pratt and was originally published in the Chicago Tribune.

Prep Time

8

minutes

Cook Time

15

minutes

Servings

6

Total time: 23 minutes

Ingredients

6 green tomatoes, cut into thick slices
1 cup stone-ground white corn meal
2 tablespoon olive oil
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1: Dip 6 green tomato slices into 1 cup cornmeal, coating them well on both sides. Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 4 tablespoons butter in a heavy skillet. Add the tomato slices in one layer (you will need to fry them in several batches). Sprinkle the tops with 1/2 cup brown sugar and saute over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 2: Turn the slices and sprinkle with more brown sugar. Continue cooking until the sugar caramelizes. Watch carefully so they do not brown. Turn once more to caramelize the other side. Remove to a warm platter and sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro and a few grindings of black pepper.