Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

Servings

2 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16

US / METRIC

3

Large Unripe Green Tomatoes

1 Tbsp

Kosher Salt

1/2 stick

Butter

1/2 cup

Vegetable Oil

or Bacon Grease

1 cup

All-Purpose Flour

2

Eggs , beaten

2 Tbsp

Italian Seasoning

2 cups

Crushed Ritz® Crackers

1/2 cup

Chopped Fresh Herbs

such as parsley, basil, thyme, oregano

Cooking Instructions

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Step 1

Slice Green Tomatoes (3) in 1/2-inch slices and slightly Kosher Salt (1 Tbsp) on both sides. Let them rest on paper towels to draw out the excess water.

Step 2

Add the Butter (1/2 stick) and Vegetable Oil (1/2 cup) to a skillet. Turn the heat down to low heat.

Step 3

Prepare your Triple Coating Station with 3 shallow bowls: 1st bowl - Put your All-Purpose Flour (1 cup) in one. 2nd bowl - Beat Eggs (2) until just combined. 3rd bowl - Mix the Italian Seasoning (2 Tbsp) with the Ritz® Crackers (2 cups) .

Step 4

Pat the tomato slices dry. Working with one slice at a time, dredge it through the flour. Shake off any excess flour. Dip it into the beaten egg. Then submerge the slice in the crumb mixture. Lay it on a clean paper towel. Repeat with the remaining slices.

Step 5

When all the slices are laid out and triple coated, turn the skillet heat up to medium-high. Be careful not to burn the butter. If it starts to smoke, turn the heat down.

Step 6

After the butter has melted, in a clockwise pattern, start at the top and lay the tomato slices in the skillet.

Step 7

When the edges underneath start to turn golden brown, flip them over in the same order they went into the pan. When they're golden brown on that side, about 3-4 minutes, transfer them to paper towels to drain

Step 8

Transfer to a serving plate and sprinkle with Fresh Herbs (1/2 cup) . Serve hot with garlic herb aioli mayo, ranch dressing, or dipping sauce of choice.