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Question by MICHAEL D: Do you make fried green tomatoes from unripened red tomatoes?
I have a lot of green tomatoes in my garden that haven’t turned red and I want to use them instead of throwing them away.
Best answer:
Answer by Jennifer E
Yes, fried “green” tomatoes are just unripe tomatoes (red or yellow). Fried green tomatoes are a wonderful side dish.
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dont thow them away please Fried Green Tomatoes are the best here is you a recipe to try and if you dont like then throw them away..
ORIGINAL SOUTHERNER’S FRIED GREEN
TOMATOES
fresh green tomatoes
flour
salt
pepper
vegtable oil
Slice tomatoes about 1/4″. Spread on plate. Sprinkle salt evenly over tomatoes. Continue placing tomato slices in layer over previous layer and sprinkle with salt until all tomatoes have been salted.
IMPORTANT: LET THE TOMATOES SIT (ROOM TEMPERATURE OR REFRIGERATOR) AT LEAST SIX (6) HOURS. This removes water from tomatoes so that they will cook up nice and crispy.
Remove tomatoes from container. Mix flour, a little salt and pepper (to taste) in bowl. Coat each tomato slice with flour. LET SIT 30 MINUTES.
Heat oil in a skillet to medium high. Place tomatoes in oil. (Reduce heat when necessary). Let tomatoes brown on one side, then turn and brown on the other. When tomatoes are a golden brown, remove one at a time and place on paper towels to drain.
I’d say serve immediately, but they’re so good, most family members hover around the stove to eat them as they are ready.
Good luck!
Jennifer is right, but you might be able to salvage the situation by ripening the tomatoes. After picking them, wash and dry them and place in a dark place, checking them every few days. It works better if you wrap each tomato individually in newspaper but that might be a lot of work.
That fried recipe looks great and remember that you can also pickle them and if you have never had them do not be discouraged. They are delicious.