Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
8
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Ingredients for - Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes

1. Ice water, or as needed - 1 quart
2. Firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices - 4
3. Canola oil, or as needed - 1 cup
4. Self-rising cornmeal - 2 cups
5. All-purpose flour - 2 cups
6. Salt to taste - 2 cups

How to cook deliciously - Mawmaw's Simple Fried Green Tomatoes

1. Stage

Pour ice water into a large bowl and add tomatoes; soak for 5 minutes.

2. Stage

Meanwhile, heat 1/2 inch oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

3. Stage

Combine cornmeal and flour in a medium bowl. Remove tomatoes from ice water, one at a time, and coat lightly in cornmeal mixture; shake off any excess.

4. Stage

Working in batches, cook coated tomatoes in hot oil until edges are golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon to remove tomatoes to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle lightly with salt and serve hot.