Fried Green Tomatoes

Slice the green tomatoes about 1/3″ thick. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and hot sauce.

Heat about 1/2″ of vegetable oil in a 9-inch cast iron skillet or other large skillet. Bring it to 360ºF.

Dredge tomato slices in the flour-cornmeal mixture, evenly coating both sides. Tap off the excess then dip in the buttermilk mixture. Dredge slices again in the flour mixture.

Fry 4-5 slices at a time, about 4 minutes a side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack and immediately sprinkle with salt. Repeat until all the tomato slices have been breaded and fried. Fried green tomatoes will be very hot on the inside, so wait a minute or two before serving. Serve with buttermilk ranch or other dipping sauce of your choice!