Fried Green Tomato BLT

Name: Fried Green Tomato BLT
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 slices thick-cut bacon; 2 lbs firm green tomatoes, sliced; 2 tsp Cajun seasoning; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 8 leaves crisp butter lettuce, washed; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 8 slices sourdough bread, toasted

Crispy cornmeal-crusted green tomatoes paired with smoky bacon, fresh lettuce, and Cajun mayo on toasted sourdough. A flavorful Southern twist on a classic sandwich.

35 minMediumServes 4620 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 slices thick-cut bacon
2 lbs firm green tomatoes, sliced
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup vegetable oil
8 leaves crisp butter lettuce, washed
1/4 cup mayonnaise
8 slices sourdough bread, toasted

Instructions

1

Fry 8 slices thick-cut bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp and cooked to an internal temperature of 160F, then transfer to paper towels.
2

Mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with half of the 2 tsp Cajun seasoning in a small bowl to make the spread.
3

Combine 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, and remaining Cajun seasoning in a shallow dish, then pour 1/2 cup buttermilk into a second dish.
4

Dip 2 lbs sliced firm green tomatoes into buttermilk, then dredge thoroughly in the cornmeal mixture.
5

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then fry tomato slices for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
6

Spread mayonnaise mix onto 8 slices toasted sourdough bread, then layer with 8 leaves washed crisp butter lettuce, fried tomatoes, and bacon before closing sandwiches.

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Questions

What internal temperature should Fried Green Tomato BLT reach?

For Fried Green Tomato BLT, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 1. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for buttermilk in Fried Green Tomato BLT?

The entry for Fried Green Tomato BLT calls for 1/2 cup buttermilk. In its place: Stir a tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar into a cup of milk and let it stand five minutes. Plain yogurt thinned with milk also works.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Fried Green Tomato BLT?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Fried Green Tomato BLT uses 8 slices thick-cut bacon.

Does Fried Green Tomato BLT contain eggs?

Yes: 1/4 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How long does Fried Green Tomato BLT keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Fried Green Tomato BLT within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

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