Mawmaw’s Simple Fried Green Tomatoes

My grandmother’s fried green tomatoes were famous in our community. The recipe is so simple, but the results are delicious!

Original recipe makes 8 servings

Ingredients

4 firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 quart ice water, or as needed
1 cup canola oil, or as needed
2 cups self-rising cornmeal
2 cups all-purpose flour
salt to taste

  • PREP

    10 mins

  • COOK

    30 mins

  • READY IN

    45 mins

Directions

  1. Place tomato slices in a bowl of ice water; soak for about 5 minutes.
  2. Heat about 1/2 inch of canola oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
  3. Combine cornmeal and flour in a bowl.
  4. Remove tomato slices from ice water, one at at time, and coat lightly in the cornmeal mixture; shake off any excess. Place in the hot oil.
  5. Cook tomato slices, working in batches, until edges are golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt.

Nutrition

Calories: 280 kcal
Carbohydrates: 54.3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 3.8 g
Fiber: 2.9 g
Protein: 6.5 g
Sodium: 63 mg