Fried Green Tomatoes with Vidalia Onion Relish

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Vidalia Onion Relish Fried Green Tomatoes with Vidalia Onion Relish

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A Southern-fried delicacy with Georgia sweetness.

Servings: 6 servings
Cook Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients Add to grocery list

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

Vidalia Onion Relish:
2 white onions, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions

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.

In a skillet, heat the oil for deep-frying over medium-high heat.

Dip the tomatoes into buttermilk, then dredge them into flour with a dash of pepper. Deep-fry until golden brown. Keep warm.

For the Vidalia Onion Relish:
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for a few hours.

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have been looking evey where for fried green tomato receip. Should. Have known a good southern girl would Know how. Thanks a bunch. Evelyn

By Evelyn williams on October 17, 2011

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My 29 year old daughter and I ate your Fried Green Tomatoes and Vidalia Relish at your restaurant and I have made the tomates and the relish every year since. My daughter always says Mom, you need to make Paula's tomatoes and relish this year before the green tomatoes are all gone. We love love the recipe. To keep my vilalia onions longer, I do as my Daddy always did with apples and onions, I wrap them in newspaper and store them in my fridge in the crisper. They will last alot longer especially since we cannot get vidalia onions only once a year. My family calls me Judy Deen since I am always cooking and especially trying recipes of Paula's.

By Judy Robbins on October 05, 2011

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Hi Liz, Yes, this is the same recipe that is used in The Lady & Sons.

By Jonathan Able on August 26, 2011

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This relish is outstanding!!! I made it with the Fried Green Tomatoes and it was devoured! I had a friend over from the south, Kentucky, and he was amazed. I am making it again today and serving it with corn fritters!!!

By Carla Elbert on August 13, 2011

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Is this the same as the lady and sons recipe?! I had Thierry fried green tomatoes with a dipping sauce there that was AMAZING! And I want to know if it's the sam, would love to make it!

By Liz on August 13, 2011

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I agree with Glenna, I'm not a fan of breading. I use 1/2 flour, 1/2 corn meal and salt and pepper. Fry until golden on both sides. i think they have more tomato flavor.

By Marcia on July 31, 2011

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I love your fried green tomatoes, but when trying them at the buffet in Tunica's Harrahs location, they seem to be dredged in mostly corn meal instead of flour. Which is correct?

By bennie massey on July 29, 2011

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Just the recipe we needed! Green tomatoes galore! Delicious! The Vidalia onion relish put it over the top! Thank you! You are the best!

By Kat hi and Ken Barefoot on July 27, 2011

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I am a 70 year old rookie cook , but I an going to try youir recipe, sure hope I do not poison myself.

By Walter Ford on July 27, 2011

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This is a winner, really like this one. It is hard to find them around here though, you need to be conected with a farmer but i don't get around much for that. Keep them coming because i use a lot of your cooking recipes. Thank You Faye SnyderClearfield, Pa.

By Faye Snyder on July 27, 2011

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I love all of your receipes!!!!! My question is when you use mayonnaise, which I do not eat can I substitue it with Sour Cream or what would you suggest to me!!!~~~ Thanks and have a great day!!~~~

By Mellie Becnel on July 27, 2011

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how do you make elephant ears from whole made.and i love your show.

By jeannie collige on July 26, 2011

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I'm going to do the Fried Green Tomatoes.... Paula I've been a fan from the get go, you are still the best... God Bless

By Cindy keeling on July 26, 2011

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can reguler milk be used in stead of butter milk.??

By mom on July 26, 2011

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What is the difference between Cornbread and Johnny Cake Thank You

By Marguerite on July 26, 2011

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Hey Paula, Several years ago I found an easy way to stop my fried green tomato's from getting soggy before they got to the kitchen table. (besides my family eating them as soon as they came out of the frying pan) I pre-slice them to the desired thickness and lay on a baking sheet with wax paper in between layers and then freeze them. Place frozen slices into freezer bag and they will keep all winter long for yummy summer taste anytime. I remove as many as desired and let thaw (in a hurry drop into a bowl of warm water to thaw) roll in flour/salt/pepper and fry. They will stay crispy all the way through dinner.. YUM!!! This works so well that I even freeze mine for at least thirty minutes in the summer before frying.

By Melanie Flood on July 26, 2011

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To Deb Slick, We get the vidalia's at the grocery store in the spring right here in WV. Just ask at the different groceries.

By Bonnie on July 25, 2011

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Just had the fried green tomatoes at the casino in Cheorkee. They were great. Also the fried oreos. Yummy!!!

By bonnie on July 25, 2011

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Dear Paula, Just wanted to let you know, Girllllllllllll I love you and your cooking. However I lost a recipe that I received from your show. It was a 5 ingredient biscuit. If you could help me out and resend it I would be grateful to you. It was the best biscuit ever. Thanks, Lela

By Lela Dahlan on July 25, 2011

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They are to die for. I had them this summer and wow! They were great!!! I am going to get this recipe and try cooking them at home. Wish me luck. smile

By Novella McGinnis on July 25, 2011

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