Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 4 large green tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
• 3 cups vegetable oil
• Salt to taste

Preparation

1. 1. Cut tomatoes into 1/4- to 1/3-inch-thick slices; place in a shallow dish. Pour buttermilk over tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
2. 2. Combine flour and cornmeal in a shallow dish or pieplate. Dredge tomato slices in flour mixture.
3. 3. Fry tomatoes, in batches, in hot oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat 3 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt to taste.