Posted by: Angel 06-30-99 5:33 PM
Gourmet Fried Green Tomatoes
3 lbs. Green Tomatoes
2 eggs, beaten well
1 cup of corn meal
5 slices of bacon
1/2 cup of cream
Salt
Pepper
Green Onions
Slice green tomatoes about 1/4" thick. Dip into beaten egg, then dredge in cornmeal mixed with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, fry bacon in a cast iron skillet.
Remove bacon and drain on paper towels, leaving bacon drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
Saute coated tomato slices in same skillet, cooking on one side until brown.
Turn tomatoes over to brown other side. Repeat until all
tomatoes are fried, keeping fried tomatoes warm.
Add cream and green onions to skillet and cook, stirring to
incorporate browned bits, until mixture is reduced.
To serve, sprinkle bacon crumbles over fried green tomatoes, then top with cream-onion sauce.