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My Husband is from the South and Had Mentioned These a Few Times Already: A Classic Southern Comfort Dish

When you marry someone from the South, food becomes more than just a meal—it’s a love language. My husband often reminisced about the dishes he grew up with, flavors tied to family gatherings, Sunday suppers, and warm summer evenings on the porch. One dish he mentioned more than once was Southern Fried Green Tomatoes.

At first, I wasn’t sure what the fuss was all about. But the first time I made them, I finally understood—crispy, golden slices of tart green tomatoes coated in a savory, crunchy crust. Simple yet unforgettable, they are the definition of Southern comfort. Here’s how I recreated his childhood favorite step by step.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 4 medium green tomatoes (firm and unripe)
• 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk with a splash of lemon juice as a substitute)
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal (adds authentic Southern crunch)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Vegetable oil for frying (peanut oil or canola oil works best)

Optional for serving: Ranch dressing, remoulade sauce, or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Step-by-Step Method

Step 1: Prepare the Tomatoes

1. Wash the green tomatoes and pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
2. Slice them into ¼-inch thick rounds—not too thin (they’ll fall apart) and not too thick (they won’t cook through).
3. Lay them on paper towels and lightly sprinkle with salt. Let them rest for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture, then blot dry.

Step 2: Set Up the Breading Station

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until smooth.
2. In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. This will be your crispy coating.
3. Arrange your bowls in an assembly line: first flour-cornmeal mixture, then buttermilk-egg wash, then back into the flour mixture.

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