RITZ-Y FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

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From "I'm Just Here For the Food" by Alton Brown. This is one of those trapping-heavy recipes; you'll need three dishes for the dredging ingredients, a rack for draining, and a good set of tongs for flipping the tomatoes in the hot oil. To me, the only way to cook fried green tomatoes is in a cast-iron skillet -- but I'm Southern. ;) The oil temperature is what's written in the recipe - I use a small piece of bread dipped in the egg mixture as a guide; if it sizzles enthusiastically, the oil's ready to go. Prep and cook times are approximate.

Provided by GoKittenGo

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 4 side servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium green tomatoes
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
3 eggs
2 cups fine Ritz cracker crumbs
cayenne pepper, to taste (Mr. Brown recommends a "pinch".)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Slice the tomatoes into 1/4 inch thick rounds, spread them out on a layer of paper towels, and top with another layer of paper towels to drain. Allow the tomatoes to rest/drain for about fifteen minutes.
  • Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
  • In a separate container, beat the eggs until slightly fluffy.
  • Place the cracker crumbs in another container.
  • Heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil to 350 degrees Farenheit.
  • Season the tomato slices with salt and pepper, dredge in the flour mixture, dip in the egg, then press into the cracker crumbs to coat.
  • With tongs, working in small batches, gently place them in the oil and cook until crisp and brown on one side, then turn and brown the other side.
  • Transfer to a rack as they are done.

Tommy Beech
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I've never been a fan of fried green tomatoes, but I decided to try this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised! The Ritz cracker crust was a great idea and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Katy Gauthier
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I made these fried green tomatoes for dinner and my family loved them! The Ritz cracker crust was a great idea and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Donald Dewille
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These fried green tomatoes were delicious! The Ritz cracker crust added a nice crunch and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Wane Sinkamba
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I tried these fried green tomatoes and I was really impressed! The Ritz cracker crust was a great idea and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Lisakhanya Gumede
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I thought these fried green tomatoes were just okay. The Ritz cracker crust was a bit too thick for my taste and the tomatoes were a bit undercooked.


Brian Keith
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These fried green tomatoes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I would try using less oil next time.


Moonlight Princess
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I've made fried green tomatoes before, but this recipe is the best one I've tried. The Ritz cracker crust is a great idea and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Huda Junaid
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These fried green tomatoes were really good! The Ritz cracker crust was a great idea and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly.


sarah ahmed
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I made these fried green tomatoes for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. The Ritz cracker crust was a great idea and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Tay McDaniel
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These fried green tomatoes were delicious! The Ritz cracker crust was a nice touch and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


khama _snr
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I've never had fried green tomatoes before, but these were amazing! The Ritz cracker crust was a great idea and the tomatoes were cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making these again.


Akondo Channel
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These fried green tomatoes were a hit! The Ritz cracker crust added a delicious crunch and the tomatoes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.