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Fried Green Tomato BLT

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Fried Green Tomato BLTDavid Cicconi

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

For the fried green tomatoes:

1

/2 cup cornmeal

1

/2 cup all-purpose flour

1

teaspoon garlic powder

1

teaspoon onion powder

1

/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1

1/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided

1

/2 teaspoon black pepper, divided

1

cup buttermilk

3

dashes hot sauce

Vegetable oil, for frying

1 to 2

large green tomatoes, ends removed, cut into 4 slices, each 1/2 inch thick

for the sandwich:

2

pieces green leaf lettuce

2

slices red tomato

1

/2 ripe avocado, sliced

4

slices thick-cut bacon, cooked until crisp

2

tablespoons mayonnaise

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Preparation

  1. Fry the green tomatoes:

    Step 1

    Whisk the cornmeal, flour, garlic and onion powders, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. In another medium bowl, stir in the buttermilk, hot sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Fill a large Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet with oil to a depth of 1 inch and heat carefully to 350°F. Dip the tomato slices in the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture. Fry until crispy and golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and drain on a wire rack placed over a sheet tray.

  2. Assemble the sandwich:

    Step 2

    Place 1 fried green tomato on a plate and layer with 1 piece lettuce, 1 slice red tomato, half the avocado slices, 2 slices bacon, and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise. Top with another fried green tomato to form a sandwich. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make a second sandwich.