Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 large green tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 2 cups fine cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Cut off ends of the tomatoes and slice each tomato into about three 1/2-inch pieces.

2. 2

   Put tomato slices in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Add buttermilk and turn to coat each slice.

4. 4

   Marinate for 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Place a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Add oil to come two-thirds up the side of the pan, and heat oil to 325 degrees.

7. 7

   In a wide bowl, mix cornmeal, salt and pepper.

8. 8

   Working in batches, remove tomatoes from buttermilk, shaking off excess and dip in cornmeal to coat each side.

9. 9

   Shake off the excess cornmeal.

10. 10

    Slip the slices into the oil in a single layer and fry until golden brown - about 2 to 3 minutes on each side.

11. 11

    Drain on paper towels.