Fried Green Tomatoes with Vidalia Onion Relish

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Vidalia Onion Relish

original recipe: http://www.pauladeen.com/recipes/recipe_view/fried_green_tomatoes_with_vidalia_onion_relish/

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
 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

Instructions:

  1. 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.
  2. In a skillet, heat the oil for deep-frying over medium-high heat.
  3. Dip the tomatoes into buttermilk, then dredge them into flour with a dash of pepper. Deep-fry until golden brown. Keep warm.
  4. For the Vidalia Onion Relish:
  5. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for a few hours.

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