Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe (Pan-Fried)
Fried green tomatoes recipe: Slice green tomatoes, coat them in a lightly sweetened flour mix, then pan-fry in butter. Keep the heat at medium so the coating browns without burning. Serve hot and adjust salt and pepper at the end.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Slice the tomatoes
Wash the green tomatoes, trim the stem end, and slice into 1/4–1/2 inch rounds. Pat lightly dry so the flour coating sticks well.
Mix the coating
In a shallow plate, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir until evenly blended.
Coat the slices
Dredge each tomato slice in the flour mixture, coating both sides. Shake off the excess so the crust stays light.
Heat the butter
Melt the butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. Let it get hot but not smoking; if it starts browning too fast, lower the heat slightly.
Pan-fry
Place the coated slices in a single layer. Cook 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Work in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
Drain and serve
Transfer to paper towels to drain. Taste and tweak salt and pepper if needed, then serve warm.