Topic: Fried Green Tomatoes

[Barnowl]

Just wondering, how green is a 'Green' tomato?

I have some very pale tomatoes (rescued as blight crept up the stem). Can I use these or should I wait?

[tim]

Remember that they are riper inside.

I like them just like this.

[Trixiebelle]

Are there any recipes for green tomatoes that you can put in the freezer? I made chutney last year and I've still got a shelf-full in the shed.

[dtw]

There was a film called 'Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café'.

I don't recall any recipes from it though.  ;D

[Lauren S]

I found a couple of recipe sites for fried green tomatoes.

http://southernfood.about.com/od/greentomatoes/r/bl10712a.htm

http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/001506fried_green_tomatoes.php

Lauren  :)

P.S the movies in the USA was only called Fried Green Tomatoes.
I always wonder why sometimes the USA and UK movies have different names  ???

[tim]

I can't believe that any recipe would work for freezing.

[Lindsay]

I've got the book by Fannie Flagg - it's brilliant, much better than the film, and that was good!

There are a couple of recipes at the back - I've tried them, they are delicious, but not for the health-conscious!

Fried Green Tomatoes with milk gravy

Heat 3 tablespoons of bacon fat in a heavy frying pan. Dip thickly sliced green tomatoes into beaten egg, then into dried breadcrumbs (or cornmeal - ground finely). Fry tomatoes slowly in the fat, then drain. Thicken the fat that is left with a little flour and blend, then stir in some warm milk and cook until thickened. Season with Salt and pepper. Pour over tomatoes and serve very hot!   :P

[Barnowl]

Thanks chaps. Photo especially helpful,  Tim. :)

Frying tonight!

[tim]

Oh thank you, Lauren - got me out of my Oatmel rut.

It's this way from now on!!

[Suzanne]

Brilliant links and recipies. Your green tomatoes look scrumptious Tim - so will try these for supper tomorrow as I have lots of toms that haven't ripened.

Another good site for recipies is www.fooddownunder.com. I like it because all the recipies I have from it so far are easy to do. 

[tim]

Interesting site.