Fried Green Tomatoes (Authentic) Recipe

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Fried Green Tomatoes (Authentic)
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Ingredients:

  • 5 cups canola oil
  • 1 cup bacon drippings
  • 2 1/2 cups milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tbsp celery salt
  • 1 pinch paprika

Directions:

  1. While preparing the dipping process for the tomatoes, heat oil and bacon drippings in a large pot over medium heat until the oil reaches 350 degrees.
  2. You will need a slotted spoon to drop the tomatoes into the hot oil.
  3. De-core and cut the ends off the green tomatoes.
  4. Slice tomatoes into 1/2 inch thickness and set aside in a medium-sized bowl.
  5. In a small bowl, set aside only 1 1/2 cups of the flour.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix the milk and eggs to create an egg wash.
  7. In a large bowl, combine remaining flour, cornmeal and salt.
  8. Add celery salt, pepper, onion powder and paprika.
  9. This is the cornmeal breading mixture for the tomatoes.
  10. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to place the breaded tomatoes on after the final dredging.
  11. Begin the dipping process by dredging the tomatoes in the flour, then the egg wash, and finally through the cornmeal breading mixture.
  12. Repeat this process until all the tomatoes are breaded.
  13. Once the oil has reached 350 degrees, begin frying the tomatoes until golden brown on both sides.
  14. The tomatoes will float to the top when finished cooking.
  15. Drain on paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1933.43 Kcal (8095 kJ)
Calories from fat 1659.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 184.41g 284%
Cholesterol 64.04mg 21%
Sodium 1239.75mg 52%
Potassium 303.16mg 6%
Total Carbs 61.74g 21%
Sugars 5.28g 21%
Dietary Fiber 2.98g 12%
Protein 12.47g 25%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 152mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 509.82 Kcal (2135 kJ)
Calories from fat 437.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 48.63g 284%
Cholesterol 16.89mg 21%
Sodium 326.91mg 52%
Potassium 79.94mg 6%
Total Carbs 16.28g 21%
Sugars 1.39g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.79g 12%
Protein 3.29g 25%
Iron 0.4mg 8%
Calcium 40.1mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 53.4
    Points
  • 55
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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