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Fried Green Tomatoes

SUBMITTED BY: Melanie Chism PHOTO BY: { Heidi }

"'My grandmother came up with her own version of fried green tomatoes years ago. Our family loves it,' says Melanie Chism of Coker, Alabama. 'It's a traditional taste of the South that anyone anywhere can enjoy!'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 4 medium green tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 3/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. Slice tomatoes 1/4 in. thick. Sprinkle both sides with salt and lemon-pepper. Let stand for 20-25 minutes. Coat with cornmeal. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tomatoes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until tender and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by cheeziekt
If you use this recipe make sure to buy fine ground cornmeal. I accidentally bought course... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 7, 2007 by { Heidi }
Perfect! The lemon pepper seasoning adds a nice touch of flavor. Five stars for Melanie! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2007 by SugarMommy
This is one SIMPLY amazing recipe! I've tried frying green tomatoes before and they were... MORE


 
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