Chef John's Fried Green Tomatoes

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Arrange tomato slices on a rack set over paper towels; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Set aside until excess moisture drawn out, about 15 minutes.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Combine cornmeal and bread crumbs in a shallow bowl; stir in remaining ½ teaspoon salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Beat eggs and milk together in a separate bowl; place flour in a third bowl.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Pat tomato slices dry with paper towels. Coat slices, one at a time, on both sides in flour, letting rest in flour for about 30 seconds. Dip in egg mixture, then dredge in cornmeal mixture, coating both sides, pressing into crevices with a fork. Place tomatoes on rack to let coating set, about 10 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Meanwhile, combine sweet pickle relish, mayonnaise, and hot sauce in a small bowl. Set aside.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Heat oil with butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until butter melts, bubbles, and sizzles. Add tomatoes carefully to hot butter-oil mixture; fry until slightly soft and golden brown, using a spatula and a fork to flip, 3 to 4 minutes per side.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Transfer fried green tomatoes to a serving platter; serve with remoulade sauce.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (4 servings total)