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Fried Green Tomatoes
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 med. green tomatoes
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 t. water
- 1/4 c. cornmeal
- 1/4 c. flour
- 1/4 t. Salt
- 1/8 t. pepper
- 1/4 t. onion powder
- 1/4 t. oregano
- 1/4 t. dill weed
- Bacon drippings or oil
- Parmesan cheese or ranch dressing optional
Instructions
- Slice tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices and place on paper towel to absorb moisture.
- Mix cornmeal, flour and seasonings.
- Dip slices in egg batter, then cornmeal mixture.
- Heat bacon drippings or oil until hot and fry tomatoes until lightly brown, then turn and fry other side. Place on paper towel to absorb excess grease.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese or ranch dressing.
