Fried Green Tomatoes

Made famous by the Movie "Fried Green Tomatoes" , this delicacy has become popular all over the United States. Traditionally a Southern dish the perfect "Fried Green Tomato"recipe has been searched the USA over by people hungry for a taste of Southern down-home cooking. The Whistle Stop Cafe is famous for it's fried green tomatos. Fanny Flagg penned the book "Fried Green Tomatos" and brought overnight fame to the small cafe on the outside of Birmingham, Alabama. The Whistle Stop has been renamed "Irondale Cafe" and is located in the town it was named after.

When choosing tomatoes for this recipe, choose a firm light green tomato.

Put enough oil in a skillet to cover the bottom (about 1/4 inch thick)
Heat the oil until it sizzles
Slice your green tomatoes (normal thickness)

Pour into plastic bag:
Flour
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Have two bowls ready:
1st bowl - crack a couple of eggs and stir well.
2nd bowl - pour some flour into it.

Order of preparation:
Dip sliced tomato into flour in bowl
Then dip into the beaten egg
And Last-- dip into the bag with flour/salt/pepper mixture.

When your bag has enough tomatoes in it to shake, shake vigorously.
From this bag put coated tomatos into the hot oil in skillet.
The tomatoes will not take long to cook, check in a few minutes and turn.
After they are cooked on both sides to your preference, drain on a paper towel.


This method produces a crispy, fried green tomato.
ENJOY!!!