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Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

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A popular southern food that is now enjoyed whenever a unique vegetable side dish is needed.

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Directions

Preheat oven to 200ÂºF.
Mix flour, corn meal, salt and pepper in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, beat egg and milk until combined.
Place a frying pan over medium heat. Add enough oil to the pan to cover the bottom 1/4" inch deep. (If using an electric frying pan, heat the oil to 350ÂºF to 375ÂºF.)
Dip sliced tomato into egg mixture covering both sides; then dip sliced tomato into flour mixture covering both sides.
Place prepared tomato into preheated frying pan. Cook each side of the tomato until golden brown and crusty. Keep fried tomatoes in preheated oven until ready to serve.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

-		4 green tomatoes, thickly sliced
-		1/2 cup all purpose flour
-		1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
-		1 egg
-		1/3 cup milk
		Salt and pepper, to taste
		Oil, for frying

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