Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup self-rising cornmeal mix
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 medium-size, firm green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch-thick slices (about 1 1/4 lb.)
• Vegetable oil

Preparation

1. 1. Whisk together egg and buttermilk. Combine cornmeal mix, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish. Dredge tomato slices in remaining 1/4 cup flour; dip in egg mixture, and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
2. 2. Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large cast-iron skillet; heat to 375° over medium-high heat. Drop tomatoes, in batches, into hot oil, and cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle hot tomatoes with salt to taste.