Fried Red Tomatoes with Gravy Recipe
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Fried Red Tomatoes with Gravy

By: Dotti5 
"This has been a standard in our house for the past 30 plus years. We have fresh tomatoes in the spring and fall."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 2.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced
  • seasoning salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Sprinkle seasoning salt on both sides of tomato slices, then dredge in the 1/2 cup of flour. Place tomatoes in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, turning once. Keep tomatoes warm.
  2. Add the 2 tablespoons of flour to the oil and cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth, about one minute. Gradually pour in the half and half, stirring constantly until thickened. Stir in the brown sugar, salt and pepper. Spoon gravy over the tomato slices and serve immediately.

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note
  • We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 110 | Total Fat: 4.5g | Cholesterol: 11mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by DRAGONSGRRL   view full review
I made this for lunch one day, and I did modify it a bit, based on personal taste preferences....
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2008 by Lisa Stossmeister   view full review
I have cooked these tomatoes for years! My great grandmom,did it and then my g mom and my mom,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2003 by BDEGER   view full review
I remembered fried red tomatoes and gravy that my mom used to make and was excited to see this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 23, 2003 by jharris   view full review
This was a very strange side dish. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't good. It was also very sweet....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by ahartman   view full review
I saute'd a sliced onion in oil first,then placed in same pan with saute'd tomatoes. I breaded...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 2.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2005 by TENNJUL   view full review
The flavor was good, but the tomatoes turned out mushy. I think I'll try this again with...

 

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