Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Fried Green Tomato BLTs



My garden is full of tomatoes this year!  I decided to harvest a few tomatoes while they were still green and try making fried green tomato BLTs.  These are a lot of work, but if you have the time, they are worth it!  



Fried Green Tomato BLT
Makes 2 Sandwiches

1 green tomato
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/2 cup peanut oil
6 - 8 slices bacon, cooked crisp
10 spinach leaves
2 slices havarti cheese
4 slices bread, sliced thick and toasted
Red pepper-cilantro mayonnaise (recipe below)

1) Slice the green tomato into 4 slices. Pat dry.
2) Heat peanut oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
3) Combine the cornmeal, flour, and seasoned salt in a shallow dish.
4) When oil is hot (about 5 - 7 minutes), dredge the tomatoes in the flour and cornmeal and place in the oil.  Fry for 3 minutes on each side.
5) To assemble the sandwich, place a small amount of the red pepper-cilantro mayonnaise on one slice of bread.  Top with spinach, cheese, bacon, and fried green tomatoes.  Drizzle mayonnaise on top.  Top with second slice of bread.

Red Pepper-Cilantro Mayonnaise

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup roasted red peppers, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

1) In a food processor, combine mayonnaise,  roasted red peppers, and garlic.  Pulse until the red peppers and mayonnaise are smooth.
2) Stir in cilantro.

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