on Jun 30, 2011, Updated Jul 21, 2021 18 Comments
If there is one thing we love in early spring and summer in the South, it’s our green tomatoes. I honesty think we may enjoy them almost as much as our ripe tomatoes. Almost. It’s really no wonder we like them so much though. If you’ve ever tasted a fried green tomato then you know exactly what I’m talking about. Crispy, tart, and just delicious. To tell you the truth, I stalk my Brandywine tomato plants and grab the green ones just when they are the perfect size for fried green tomatoes. It’s no wonder my husband asked me the other day why we weren’t getting many ripe tomatoes for sandwiches. {ahem} Anyway, fried green tomatoes make the perfect appetizer, topping to a salad, base to a delicious chicken salad, or serve them as a side dish with your other vegetables. I have to tell you a funny little story about me and my fried green tomatoes. We’re in the process of moving my Mother into an in-law suite/ apartment at our house. As the movers were finishing up their last load into the house, I told them when they finished up I had a little snack for them. I ran out to the garden and picked as many green tomatoes as I could, fried up a huge batch of tomatoes and made a quick pesto to go along with them. One of the movers had just recently moved to Georgia from the Chicago area and had never tasted fried green tomatoes. The others were life-long Southern boys and had eaten their fair share of them in their lives. As they gobbled up their third servings, the new to the South gentleman asked me, “may I please have the recipe? I never knew a tomato could taste so good.” I packed up the remainder, refilled their glasses of sweet tea and smiled as they drove away. I may not know how to pack moving boxes very well, but I can absolutely fry tomatoes. Here’s how I make my Fried Green Tomatoes. I hope you enjoy this family recipe as much as we do. Have you ever tried fried green tomatoes? I’d love to hear about it. Enjoy! Robyn
