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They aren't just the title of a movie!

I have to admit, I only learned about fried green tomatoes when the movie first came out. Who knew that an unripe tomato could taste so good!

Before I tried them, I only thought of tomatoes as red, like in a BLT sandwich or a slowly simmered in a beautiful spaghetti sauce. But green, no way, not possible, who would ever eat them?

But if you never have tried them, you really should, they are quick to prepare and so delicious! Come on, I dare you, try them once and then come on back and let me know what you think!

Lens created on September 9, 2010
Last updated on March 12, 2012

Don't they just look so yummy?

So many ways, so little time!

There are plenty of different ways to prepare your green tomatoes.

Some people coat their tomatoes with bread crumbs (I like to use panko to be different), others use cracker crumbs, cornmeal or flour.

Some people dip them in beaten eggs before dredging, while others just dredge then fry.

Some people fry them in butter, others in margarine, oil or bacon fat.

Some people fry them, others bake or deep fry them.

The possibilities are endless, but any way they are prepared, I know they will be delicious!

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Nutritional Data

A green tomato by itself is good for us and pretty harmless, however, let's face it, we're frying this baby! Nutrition is kind of out the window at this point!

Facts courtesy of livestrong.com

I have to ask.......

Would you or have you tried fried green tomatoes?

Heck no, they're green! Or maybe you just haven't tried them yet

TheWhistler says:

No, but I sure would like to. Your lens makes us look like we are all loosing out on something.

WindyWinters says:

I'll try anything but I have tried fried green tomatoes. One year we had lots of green tomatoes in the garden (when we had a garden) that wouldn't ripen. Hubby and I got out the recipe book and made green tomato relish. Oh, boy. It was delicious but lots of work!

ArtByLinda says:

No I haven't, but it is funny to me because just recently a co-worker of mine asked me to bring her some green tomatoes from my garden. It was so hard to pick them green, knowing how much I love them when they are ripe, but she absolutely loves fried green tomatoes. I just have to try some after seeing this lens too!

JaguarJulie says:

Heck no ... I never have although I do live in the south! Will let you know when I tried them.

Sylvestermouse says:

Hard choice for me on the question because I don't eat any type of tomato. (I do use tomato sauce and paste) My husband loves fried green tomatoes and I deep fry them, covered in flour & pepper, for him.

Absolutely, and your favorite way to cook them is ......

Tipi says:

I've heard they are wonderful and sure would enjoy giving them a try, fried with bread crumbs....just make my day!

clouda9 says:

Oh yes! And the best ones for me have been a tinge tangy.

rr_flint says:

Yes, I've tried them. Just salt, pepper, and flour is how I saw someone else prepare them. Lot's of people I know like them. They taste ok to me.

Momsbusy247 says:

I want to try them, just don't know anybody who makes them and I don't have green tomatoes so I can't make them.

KimGiancaterino says:

They're yummy. We're growing lots of tomatoes this year. We get our breadcrumbs from the local Italian deli.

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You too can make Fried Green Tomatoes!

Fannie Flagg's Original Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook

The recipes are all for delicious hearty happy food that comes with all sorts of things, from gravies to hot sauces (very often the secret's in the sauce). But most of all this food, and this book, comes with love.

Fannie Flagg's Original Whistle Stop Cafe Cookbook: Featuring : Fried Green Tomatoes, Southern Barbecue, Banana Split Cake, and Many Other Great Recipes

by: Fannie Flagg

Amazon Price: $7.57 (as of 05/31/2012)

Paula Deen's Fried Green Tomatoes

Courtesy of pauladeen.com

Serves: 6 Servings
Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: Cook Time: 10 mins

A Southern-fried delicacy with Georgia sweetness.

Show: Paula's Best Dishes

Courtesy of the Paula Deen website.

Ingredients

3 or 4 large firm green tomatoes
Salt
2 cups vegetable or peanut oil (for deep frying)
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups self-rising flour
Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

Slice the tomatoes 1/4-inch thick. Lay them out in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with salt. Place the tomato slices in a colander and allow time for salt to pull the water out of the tomatoes, approximately 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat the oil for deep-frying over medium-high heat.

Dip the tomatoes into buttermilk, then dredge them into flour with a dash of pepper. Deep-fry until golden brown. Keep warm.

Serve with Vidalia Onion Relish (see recipe below).

Printable Version

Vidalia Onion Relish

Courtesy of pauladeen.com

Serves: 6 Servings

Show: Paula's Best Dishes
Courtesy of the Paula Deen website.

Ingredients

2 white onions
diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped chives
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Instructions

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for a few hours.

Printable Version

No one does 'em like Paula Deen!

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Tipi Jul 18, 2011 @ 7:36 am | delete

You presented your fried green tomatoes deliciously!

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clouda9 Mar 17, 2011 @ 3:35 pm | delete

Before see the movie Fried Green Tomatoes I did not have the pleasure of tasting these lovely morsels. We love 'em in our house now. Thanks for the delish recipes. May the luck of the Irish be with you today...*blessed and featured on http://www.squidoo.com/my-angel-wings :*

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JaguarJulie Dec 31, 2010 @ 8:34 am | delete

Hello my little tomato from the Great North! May your days and nights be blessed.

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JaguarJulie Mar 13, 2012 @ 9:51 am | delete

Gosh ... do you know that I have never prepared fried green tomatoes? Well ... I think it is high time I try them. Thanks for making my day.

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Momsbusy247 Nov 15, 2010 @ 7:07 pm | delete

I am going to find someone who makes these one day and give them a try. Thanks for the lens and I like the idea of handing out samples too!

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KimGiancaterino Sep 11, 2010 @ 12:06 pm | delete

I love fried green tomatoes and also Fannie Flagg's book, which I've read several times. That intro photo is fabulous. Makes me want to visit the garden and pick a few green tomatoes!

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TheWhistler Sep 9, 2010 @ 5:30 pm | delete

I wish you could hand out samples. How about smellavison? Thanks for the lens.

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awelldressedbullet Sep 9, 2010 @ 5:32 pm | delete

... oh wouldn't that be great!

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WindyWinters Sep 9, 2010 @ 5:00 pm | delete

Looks delicious! Lensrolling to Top 10 Green Veggies 'cause they should be in the list! :)

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awelldressedbullet Sep 9, 2010 @ 5:13 pm | delete

Thank you Wendy, and I am running off to visit your lens, it sounds delicious already! LOL

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mbgphoto Sep 9, 2010 @ 4:53 pm | delete

Great lens...ever since I tasted them at a SC restaurant this summer I've been wanting to make them. Thanks for the tips. blessed by a squidangel

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awelldressedbullet Sep 9, 2010 @ 4:55 pm | delete

Definitely give them a try, you can make them as simple or fancy as you like and are comfortable with! Thank you for your angel dust! LOL

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JaguarJulie Sep 9, 2010 @ 3:32 pm | delete

Kathy! YUMM girl ... that intro pic is fabulous! Tangent: Have you done a lens on bread crumbs? The reason I ask is that I found an Italian kind with olive oil, spices, and I think parmesan cheese -- that is ONE special ingredient for so many applications!

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awelldressedbullet Sep 9, 2010 @ 3:47 pm | delete

..... not not yet Julie! And I think I'm in Squidoo overload today LOL

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Sylvestermouse Sep 9, 2010 @ 3:09 pm | delete

Excellent lens! My husband loves fried green tomatoes and I have tons of stories that I could tell about my experiences as his new bride 27 yrs. ago, trying to learn to prepare them for him. Turns out, he prefers them lightly coated with flour and pepper. The easiest way I tried :) I should have just ask his grandmother. She was precious and would have told me anything. I just didn't want to tell her I didn't know how to fix them.

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awelldressedbullet Sep 9, 2010 @ 3:47 pm | delete

I had to chuckle at you not wanting to tell grandma you didn't know how to fix them, I think we all did that as new wives LOL