"This is a great way to enjoy some of your tomatoes throughout the whole year. We dried a big batch at the end of the season and we loved them...." Reviewed By: SweetTooth
"This is a great way to enjoy some of your tomatoes throughout the whole year. We dried a big batch at the end of the season and we loved them. I put some in the freezer to keep for this winter too. I suppose you could throw them in soups and other dishes but we like them just as a snack. Even my teenagers like them to nibble on."
Fried green tomatoes may not be the first dish you think of when selecting a side dish for your meal but after trying the recipe below, you may change your mind. These crispy coated green tomatoes provide a tangy flavor and crunchy texture that goes well with many foods.
Wash tomatoes under cold running water. Core tomatoes by removing the stem with a paring knife. Do not remove the skin. Slice into 1/2 inch slices.
What you need:
- Flour- 1 Stick of real butter- Plump, ripe tomatoes- Salt and Pepper, optional- Additional seasonings as desired- Mayo and/or ranch dressing, optional
Distribute slices of butter in frying pan.
Conventional Oven | Electric
Dehydrator
Prepare Tomatoes
Wash tomatoes under cool running water.
Slice an "X" on the bottom of each tomato with a small
utility knife.
When frozen tomatoes are thawed they do not remain solid and are
not suitable for sandwiches or salads. However, frozen tomatoes are
a delicious addition to cooked dishes such as chili.
As stated in their name, these are green tomatoes that are fried. The tomatoes are picked while they are still green and then cut to into 1/4 inch to 1/2 inch thick slices.
A wrinkled shiny skinned fruit, which is native to America, Europe and Asia. There are many varieties of this fruit, which have flesh that ranges in flavor from tart to very sweet, but there are only a few varieties that are suitable for drying.
Thinly sliced beef that has been smoked, salt cured, and then cut into round or rectangular slices. It is most often served as either an appetizer to complement crackers and baked goods, or as a meat ingredient for beef and gravy dishes, such as chipped beef.
Chopped red hot chile peppers (usually Cayenne) that are dehydrated to form flakes. They are used to add hotness to food, commonly found at pizzerias as a condiment to sprinkle on pizza.