Food Network: Fried Green Tomatoes

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Fried Green Tomatoes
From Food Network Kitchens

Ingredients
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon sugar
2 medium green tomatoes (about 1 pound), cored and cut into 1/2-inch-thick
wedges
1 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Freshly ground black pepper

4 slices raw bacon
Vegetable oil for frying

Directions
In a large bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg,
and sugar. Add the tomatoes and soak for 10 minutes, turning the tomatoes
occasionally.

In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, salt, thyme, and cayenne.
Season with pepper. Set aside.

Heat a large skillet cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Lay the bacon in the
skillet and cook, turning once, until crispy, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer
the bacon to a paper towel to drain, reserve the bacon fat in the skillet. Pour

the oil into skillet to a depth of 1/2 inch and heat until hot.

Meanwhile, drain the tomatoes and toss in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
Working in batches if needed, fry the coated tomatoes, turning once, until lightly
browned and hot, about 3 minutes the first side, and 2 minutes the second side.
Using a slotted spatula or spoon, transfer the tomatoes to a paper-towel lined
plate to drain.

Arrange the fried tomatoes on a platter and crumble the bacon over the top. Serve
immediately.

Ingredients
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