Fried Green Tomatoes With Spicy Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Recipes

HOMEMADE RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Whisk 2/3 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder and onion flakes and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder. Add 1 tablespoon each chopped chives, dill and parsley; season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.

FRIED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH HOMEMADE BUTTERMILK RANCH RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the buttermilk ranch: In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, dill, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Make the fried tomatoes: Slice the tomatoes into ½-inch (1 ¼ cm) -thick slices. Lightly season the tomato slices on both sides with salt.
• Place ½ cup (60 G) of flour in a medium shallow bowl.
• In a separate bowl, combine the cornmeal, remaining ½ cup (60 G) flour, the cayenne, garlic powder. and the 1¼ teaspoons of salt and mix with a fork to combine.
• In another medium, whisk the eggs and buttermilk together.
• Dredge each tomato slice in the plain flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the seasoned cornmeal mixture.
• Pour ½ inch (1 ¼ cm) of canola oil into a large skillet. Heat over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 400ºF (200ºC).
• Working in batches, fry the tomatoes for 1 minute on each side, until golden brown. Do not overcook the tomatoes, or they will become mushy inside. Transfer the fried tomatoes to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and season with salt.
• Serve the fried tomatoes with the buttermilk ranch.
• Enjoy!

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, and cayenne together. Pour the buttermilk into a separate bowl and season with salt and pepper. Dip the tomatoes in the buttermilk and then dredge them in the cornmeal mixture, coating both sides well.
• Place a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and coat with the oil. When the oil is hot, pan-fry the tomatoes (in batches if necessary) until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Carefully remove the tomatoes and drain on paper towels. Serve with hot pepper sauce and lemon.

SPICY RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Mince the garlic and then add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and mash with the edge of the knife until a paste is formed.
• Add this to a blender with the remaining ingredients. Puree and taste to adjust seasoning.
• Remove and place in a small bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a deep-fryer, preheat oil to 350 degrees F.
• Season tomatoes, on both sides, with salt and pepper. Place flour and garlic powder in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat eggs with the milk. In another dish, mix bread crumbs with cayenne and paprika. Dredge tomatoes through the flour, then the eggs, and then through the bread crumbs. Add only a few pieces to the fryer at a time, so they can cook evenly, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve with Buttermilk Dipping Sauce:
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the apple cider and brown sugar. Allow to reduce until thick and syrupy. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• In a medium bowl, add buttermilk, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce and lime juice and whisk well. Add in the scallions and the apple cider mixture. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve with Fried Green Tomatoes.

CLASSIC FRIED GREEN TOMATOES RECIPE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Cut the tomatoes into 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch slices. Lightly sprinkle the slices with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
• Let the tomatoes stand for 10 to 15 minutes and then pat them dry with paper towels.
• Heat about 1/2 inch of shortening, bacon drippings, or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Beat the eggs in a wide, shallow bowl. In another bowl, add the cornmeal. Dip the tomato slices in the eggs and then in the cornmeal to coat thoroughly.
• When the oil is hot-about 360 F-add several of the coated tomato slices, careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them in the hot fat until the bottoms are golden brown, about 3 minutes. Gently turn the slices and fry the other side until browned.
• Remove the fried tomato slices to paper towels to drain and then transfer to a cooling rack. Sprinkle with salt to taste. Keep them warm in a low oven as you fry subsequent batches.
• Serve the fried green tomatoes with Louisiana remoulade sauce , ranch dressing, or spicy chipotle mayonnaise .

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH CAYENNE BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESSING

Steps:

• Core the tomatoes and cut off the ends. Slice them into 1/4-inch rounds, and dry between several layers of paper towels to get rid of the excess moisture. Sprinkle lightly with Creole Seasoning on both sides.
• Whisk together the eggs and a pinch of black pepper in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl or plate, combine the panko crumbs, salt, cayenne pepper, and the remaining 2 teaspoons black pepper. Dip the tomato slices in the egg mixture and then in the panko crumbs, pressing to coat them well on both sides and around the edges. Lift the coated pieces onto a rack set over a baking sheet. Pop them in the fridge for half an hour to set the crumbs.
• Grab a heavy 12-inch skillet and heat the oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, slide in a few tomatoes without crowding the pan. They should sizzle and bubble around the edges. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, til brown. Take them out of the pan, then add a bit more oil and get it hot before starting a second batch.
• Drain the fried tomato slices on paper towels. Arrange them around the outside edge of a plate, sprinkle them with some grated Pecorino Romano cheese, and set a bowl of Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing in the middle for dipping.

BEST FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Discard the ends.
• Whisk eggs and milk together in a medium-size bowl. Scoop flour onto a plate. Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs and salt and pepper on another plate. Dip tomatoes into flour to coat. Then dip the tomatoes into milk and egg mixture. Dredge in breadcrumbs to completely coat.
• In a large skillet, pour vegetable oil (enough so that there is 1/2 inch of oil in the pan) and heat over a medium heat. Place tomatoes into the frying pan in batches of 4 or 5, depending on the size of your skillet. Do not crowd the tomatoes, they should not touch each other. When the tomatoes are browned, flip and fry them on the other side. Drain them on paper towels.

BUTTERMILK FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix together the eggs and buttermilk.
• Whisk in the 1 TBS flour, 1/2 the salt and 1/2 the pepper.
• Soak the tomatoes in this liquid for about half an hour.
• Whisk together the remaining flour, salt and pepper.
• Heat about 1 inch of oil to 350*F in a heavy skillet.
• (I use my cast iron one).
• Dredge the tomato slices, one at a time in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
• Fry the slices in hot oil.
• Do NOT crowd.
• (slices should not overlap as they cook).
• Fry each side until it begins to turn brown.
• Turn in the oil and fry until golden brown and crisp.
• Drain on paper towel.
• Salt to taste.
• Serve with tomato chutney.
• Yummy!