Fried Green Tomatoes with Vidalia Onion Relish (Paula Deen) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
3 or 4 large firm green tomatoes |
salt |
2 cups vegetable or peanut oil, for deep-frying |
1 cup buttermilk |
2 cups self-rising flour |
freshly ground black pepper |
2 white onions, diced |
1/2 cup mayonnaise |
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar |
2 tablespoons brown sugar |
2 tablespoons chopped chives |
Directions:
1. Vidalia Onion Relish:
2. Slice the tomatoes 1/4-inch thick. Lay them out in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with salt. Place the tomato slices in a colander and allow time for salt to pull the water out of the tomatoes, approximately 30 minutes.
3. In a skillet, heat the oil for deep-frying over medium-high heat.
4. Dip the tomatoes into buttermilk, then dredge them into flour with a dash of pepper. Deep-fry until golden brown. Keep warm.
5. For the Vidalia Onion Relish:
6. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for a few hours.
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