Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Fried Green Tomatoes

Hope everyone had a great weekend. Tomorrow I will share more about Halloween as well as my birthday celebration including dinner at a beautiful restaurant that was on my to do list for over 5 years!! For now, I wanted to recycle this oldie but goodie since it didn't get much air time a few months back.

I recently ordered these out at a restaurant & while the taste was good they were the thinnest fried green tomatoes I've ever seen. I even had to ask if there were tomatoes in there. Other times there's too much batter or they're too thick & hard. I love these homemade ones so much that I'm sticking to 'em. They really are the best I have ever tasted!!!!!!


Vegetable Oil
2 Green Tomatoes, sliced 1/4" thick (makes about 8 rounds)
Flour
3 Eggs whisked
Breadcrumb mixture - Italian breadcrumbs mixed with Panko (Italian Style)
Garlic powder & dried basil

Heat about 2-3 inches vegetable oil over medium high heat. Mix breadcrumbs with garlic & dried basil. Dredge tomato slices in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture & then breadcrumbs. Cook for about 3 minutes, then turn them over for their last minute. The tomatoes floated to the top when they were just about done.


Remove with slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towel. Sprinkle with salt & parmesan cheese immediately. Let cool 2 minutes. They taste so good when they're not so hot!!!

My Thoughts:

I combined the breadcrumbs because I was low on one of them. Since they came out so good I will purposely do this again!


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44 comments:

  1. BrooksNovember 4, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    I am going to try this one. I love panko and anything with garlic and basil!

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  2. tiarastantrumsNovember 4, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    I always wanted to know what these tasted like- I LOVE tomatoes!! But where the heck do you find green ones??

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  3. RebeccaNovember 4, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    I've never had this before - maybe it is time to try it out!

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  4. KellyNovember 4, 2008 at 10:05 AM

    I never had one of these and this is going to be our weekend recipe...looks delish!

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  5. CocoNovember 4, 2008 at 10:11 AM

    I am sooo making these this week!! You seriously are going to make my ass huge!!

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  6. ~Marie~November 4, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    I have wanted to try these for the longest time.... Frankly ever since I saw the movie Fried Green Tomatoes, which I loved! Thanks for posting this... I am so going to find some green tomatoes and give it a whirl one day!!

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  7. Piece o' Coconut CakeNovember 4, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    I'm thinking the Panko with the cornmeal would be a good combo...BTW, the bbq pizza roll came out the best!

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  8. FROGGITY!November 4, 2008 at 10:29 AM

    oooh, i love the way this looks. tonight i am making chili... maybe sometime this week i can make these! :)

    happy voting day!

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  9. LumpNovember 4, 2008 at 11:12 AM

    I have to say I have never had a fried green tomato before. I do love tomatoes. I can eat them like an apple! :)

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  10. Kristina P.November 4, 2008 at 11:18 AM

    Ummmmm, I am totally making these. Stat.

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  11. scargosunNovember 4, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    I swear you read my mind. I needed a tried and true recipe for these as I have 4 green tomatoes on my counter just WATING to be fried. If I don't get called in to work tonight, I am making them.

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  12. CarrieNovember 4, 2008 at 11:49 AM

    Oh joy!! I have four green tomatoes and I have some mistrust in the recipes I have found online! I will be making these tomorrow!

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  13. TamNovember 4, 2008 at 11:58 AM

    I love Panko Breadcrumbs! Fried Green Tomatoes are on the Menu at Lady and Sons! Take care I am off to VA for a bit!

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  14. KieraNovember 4, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    my mouth is watering!!!!!

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  15. ROXYNovember 4, 2008 at 12:12 PM

    Yum, I've never had these but they sure do look delish!!

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  16. The Blonde DuckNovember 4, 2008 at 12:15 PM

    I've never had fried green tomatoes, but they look tasty!

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  17. KaceyNovember 4, 2008 at 12:32 PM

    These are my ALL TIME favorite. I mean, if I were on a desserted island and could only eat one thing his would be a serious contender. My Grandma taught me how to make them and I can't wait to teach the kids. I'll have to try this version. My Grandma does regular meal with salt & pepper, and then she sprinkles a little sugar on top. YUM!

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  18. KaceyNovember 4, 2008 at 12:33 PM

    Oh and don't forget to stop by and read yesterday's post. There is a little something for you. :o)

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  19. JameyNovember 4, 2008 at 12:35 PM

    wow those look good and I don't even like tomatoes!

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  20. JennyNovember 4, 2008 at 12:51 PM

    YUM! I haven't had fried green tomatoes in ages. They look fantastic! Have a great day!!

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  21. JenNovember 4, 2008 at 12:54 PM

    I was kinda worried about you. I was going to email you today to see if you were alright or if you fell off the face of the planet.
    I have yet to try these but they are on my list. They look so good.
    I can't wait to hear about your birthday celebration and see where you went.

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  22. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    wow, these look amazing!! i have only hve fried green tomatoes a couple of times (but i love the movie!! lol), but i think i'm gonna have to try them again!!

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  23. Scary MommyNovember 4, 2008 at 2:18 PM

    There is nothing like a really good fried green tomato! Yum!!!!

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  24. UnknownNovember 4, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    I big puffy heart fried green tomatoes! Yum, yum, yum!!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  25. MariaNovember 4, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    Have you seen the movie Fried Green Tomatoes? I love it!! We went to Whistle Stop Cafe on vacation once and had their tomatoes...yours look awesome!

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  26. sassy stephanieNovember 4, 2008 at 5:20 PM

    Yuuummmmm.

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  27. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 5:31 PM

    Great Idea, I have always wanted to try Fried Green tomatoes! They look delicious!

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  28. Alyson | New England LivingNovember 4, 2008 at 5:52 PM

    Mmmmm...my mouth is watering!

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  29. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 6:56 PM

    Love fried green tomatoes. I usually put goat cheese on top of them while they are still warm. Then I serve them with corn salsa. Really yummy!

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  30. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 7:26 PM

    Mmmmm....my hubby makes Fried Green Tomatoes every summer...so good!

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  31. Helen RuthNovember 4, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    Never tried fried green tomatoes before -- BUT, I happen to have several green tomatoes growing right now in my backyard. I was JUST looking at them earlier wondering if the squirrels were going to beat me to them again (and the birds!)

    I will most definitely give these a try, along with that artichoke dip you posted. ((SMACK!!)) I forgot the artichokes while at store today!! ack!

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  32. Lisa@BlessedwithGraceNovember 4, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    First of all, I love that movie (Fried Green Tomatoes). Thanks for the recipe.

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  33. Sherry @ Lamp Unto My FeetNovember 4, 2008 at 10:57 PM

    Oh, my! These look scrumptious!! :D

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  34. Lisa CoblerNovember 5, 2008 at 2:27 AM

    This sounds wonderful!

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  35. NannaNovember 5, 2008 at 8:40 AM

    my husband loves fried green tomatoes, I love how you've got it prinayble, how'd you do that ?
    Helen

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  36. Tina ButlerNovember 5, 2008 at 9:44 AM

    Yummo Steph those fried green tomatoes turned out great. I could eat a whole plate by myself. LOL

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  37. PamNovember 5, 2008 at 1:09 PM

    One of my very favorite things! I really wish I could eat some right now.

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  38. UnknownNovember 5, 2008 at 10:56 PM

    Wonderful recipe! Some things just aren't the best they can be unless they're homemade!!

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  39. UnknownNovember 6, 2008 at 1:05 AM

    I have always wanted to make these! Now, with this simple recipe, I can! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  40. UnknownNovember 6, 2008 at 3:19 AM

    I've never liked them, but they taste so good.

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  41. UnknownNovember 6, 2008 at 3:19 AM

    I mean look so good.

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  42. AngelaNovember 6, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    These look awesome - yours are so perfectly crispy and non-greasy. I have tried a different recipe that I wasn't crazy about. Looks like you have found a winner, so I'll try this one!

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  43. Life, Love And LolaNovember 7, 2008 at 8:45 AM

    I LOOOOOVE Fried Green Tomatoes! Have you ever tried fried green beans? They rock too!

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  44. ???November 9, 2008 at 1:46 PM

    You make me wish I liked tomatoes!!!

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