Blue Willow Inn Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. well-shaken buttermilk
- 2 lrg fresh Large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 1/2 c. self-rising flour [White Lily or possibly Martha White]
- 1 tsp table salt
- 1 tsp freshly grnd black pepper
- 3 lrg green tomatoes, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices
- 2 c. vegetable oil
Directions
- In a bowl whisk together buttermilk, Large eggs, 1 Tbsp. flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Immerse tomato slices in mix.
- In a 12-inch heavy skillet [seasoned black iron skillet if you have one], heat oil over moderate heat till a candy thermometer registers 350 degrees
- [Or possibly, it sizzles when you drop a few drops of cool water in it]. While oil is heating, in a bowl whisk together remaining flour, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Dredge tomato slices, one at a time, in seasoned flour, shaking off excess, and fry tomatoes in batches of [about] 6 slices (don't crowd skillet) till golden and crisp on both sides.
- Transfer tomato slices to paper towels to drain and [immediately] sprinkle with salt to taste.
- Serves four to six.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 306g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 1188 | |
| Calories from Fat 992 | 84% |
| Total Fat 112.17g | 140% |
| Saturated Fat 8.98g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 2.81g | |
| Cholesterol 104mg | 35% |
| Sodium 1218mg | 51% |
| Potassium 392mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 40.19g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.9g | 10% |
| Sugars 3.56g | 2% |
| Protein 8.89g | 14% |
