Fried Green Tomatoes Southern Living Recipe
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 4 lrg Green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
- 1/4 c. Sugar
- 3/4 c. All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Pepper
- 3 Tbsp. Bacon drippings
- 6 Tbsp. Vegetable oil
Directions
- Layer green tomato slices in a small, deep dish, sprinkling each layer with sugar; let stand 1 hour. Drain, reserving sugar liquid. Combine all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish; dredge tomato slices in mix.
- Heat 1 Tbsp. bacon drippings and 2 Tbsp. oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat till warm; add in about one-third of tomato slices. Cook 2 to 3 min on each side or possibly till golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure twice with remaining tomato slices, bacon drippings, and oil. Drain off pan drippings, reserving 1 Tbsp. in skillet. Stir reserved sugar liquid till sugar dissolves. Add in to reserved drippings in skillet; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or possibly till slightly thickened. Drizzle over fried tomatoes; serve immediately.
- Makes 4 to 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 187g | |
| Recipe makes 5 servings | |
| Calories 355 | |
| Calories from Fat 228 | 64% |
| Total Fat 25.6g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 4.12g | 16% |
| Trans Fat 0.42g | |
| Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium 475mg | 20% |
| Potassium 336mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 29.53g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.1g | 7% |
| Sugars 13.53g | 9% |
| Protein 3.11g | 5% |
