Fried Green Tomato Po'boys

Ingredients

• 2 cups self-rising flour
• 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 cups canola oil
• 3 large green tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 9 slices bacon
• 3 center split deli rolls
• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• Hot sauce (optional)

Preparation

1. 1. Combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a shallow dish.
2. 2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat to 360°. Dip tomato slices in buttermilk, and dredge in flour mixture. Fry tomatoes, in batches, 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels; set aside.
3. 3. Heat bacon according to package directions; keep warm.
4. 4. Split rolls, and arrange, split sides up, on a baking sheet. Broil 5 inches from heat 2 minutes or until lightly toasted; remove from oven.
5. 5. Spread cut sides of rolls with mayonnaise; place fried green tomatoes on bottom roll halves. Top evenly with bacon, avocado, and lettuce; sprinkle with hot sauce, if desired. Top with remaining roll halves, and serve immediately.