4 large green tomatoes 1-1/2 cups buttermilk 1 Tbsp. salt 1 tsp. black pepper 1 cup all purpose flour 1 cup self rising cornmeal 3 cups peanut oil Salt to taste.
Cut tomatoes into 1/3" thick slices, place in a shallow dish. Pour buttermilk over tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Combine flour and cornmeal in a pie plate. Dredge tomato slices in flour mixture.
Fry tomatoes in batches in hot oil in large cast iron skillet over medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt.
Makes 8 servings
My Comments:
These are so good with fried chicken, black eyed peas, collards and Southern cornbread, sweetened iced tea and a dessert.