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Expand4 fresh sandwich rolls, sliced in half Ask a question about this ingredient
8 slices cripsy bacon Ask a question about this ingredient
4 pieces butter lettuce Ask a question about this ingredient
2 avocados, pealed and sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
2 green heirloom tomatoes Ask a question about this ingredient
mayonnaise (homemade if possible) Ask a question about this ingredient
2 eggs, lightly beaten Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup all purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1 cup cornmeal Ask a question about this ingredient
Cook bacon in a large cast iron pan until crispy. Set bacon aside on paper towels.
Ask a question about this stepKeep cast iron pan and bacon drippings hot on the stove top.
Ask a question about this stepSlice green tomatoes into 1/4 inch slabs.
Ask a question about this stepFirst, dip tomato slabs in shallow bowl of flour to lightly coat.
Ask a question about this stepNext, dip tomatoes into a shallow bowl with lightly beaten egg.
Ask a question about this stepFinally, coat the tomatoes in cornmeal.
Ask a question about this stepFry tomatoes in hot bacon drippings. Cook for about 3 minutes on a side. Sprinkle each slice of tomato with salt and freshly ground pepper
Ask a question about this stepAssemble sandwich: slice roll in half; slather each slice with homemade mayo; add crispy bacon, slices of avocado, fried tomato, and butter lettuce.
Ask a question about this stepEnjoy!
Ask a question about this stepCan't wait to test this out! Excited to clog a few arteries with this one tonight!
I have never had a fried green tomato, but this recipe looks great. Great pic as well.
This looks so delish!
The first time I had one of those was at the Hominy Grill in Charlston. I have been making them ever since once the first green tomatoes show up in the garden. Love em'.
Eugenia is the author of the book Well-Preserved and writes about homemade food preservation for the Denver Post's Well-Preserved blog.
Sorry to be so delayed in replying to these kind comments...
Many many thanks!!!!