Thursday, June 13, 2013

Diced Fried Green Tomatoes

I adore fried green tomatoes! I have been looking forward to fried green tomatoes more than anything else from the garden. Typically, green tomatoes are sliced floured and then fried, but mine were so small I decided to dice them. I think I will dice them from now on as it seemed easier and less fussy to me. If you haven't ever had home made fried green tomatoes, make sure you try them this summer for sure!








Dice tomatoes into about one inch cubes. I had about 2 to 2 1/2 cups of diced tomatoes.



Generously salt and pepper the tomatoes, then sprinkle with 2-3 tablespoons of corn starch. Mix well to coat all the tomatoes. You can use flour if you want to. I think the corn starch gives a crisper finish. 



Heat oil in a skillet on high heat. If you are using a *non stick or Teflon coated skillet use medium heat*. I have about 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter here. 


Saute tomatoes turning over often with a spatula. Turn heat down if it begins to smoke. When they are nicely browned, remove from heat. 

  
Yum yum :)

Diced Fried Green Tomatoes

2-2 1/2 cups of diced green tomatoes
2-3 TB of oil, I used butter and olive oil
2-4 TB of corn starch, use flour if you like
Salt and pepper
Heat oil in a skillet on high heat. Salt and pepper green tomatoes generously and then sprinkle with and mix in corn starch until tomatoes are well covered. Place in skillet and turn them over as they brown with a spatula. If your oil starts to smoke, turn heat down some. Saute until they are as brown and crispy as you like.
4 servings


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45 comments:

  1. Yours look delicious but you will never convince me! My Daddy got me to try those things once and I won't do it again. You will also never get me to try dandelion greens again. He told me I would love them and he lied!

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    1. LOL!!! Well dandelion greens is definitely an acquired taste I would say. But green tomatoes? They are the best!

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  2. Yummy. Anything fried is good. I made Leah fried bacon, onion and cabbage. I added deli corned beef. My grandbaby on the way was craving it! : D

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  3. My dad used to make these for my when I was little! Yum!

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  4. YUM~!
    never had them until I'd watched that movie years ago! Then I tried them and liked them. Diced sounds awesome! :)

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  5. I love fried green tomatoes! I had never thought about dicing them. Great idea! Thanks for joining us at the Let's Get Social Sunday party this week. Enjoy your Sunday :) Diane @MamalDiane

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  6. yum...they are one of my favorites.
    I am about to draft a post about fried green tomatoes and would be delighted if you allow me to use one of YOUR photos about dicing them...pls let me know if that would be ok...I would it to your post, of course.
    xox bj
    over from Creative hOME

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    1. I don't mind if you use my photo if you include a link saying you got it from me. Thanks!

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  7. Oooh, that looks delicious! I love all of the photos...

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  8. MUST TRY THESE!! :) Thanks for linking up with us at One Sharendipity Place this weekend!

    Sue @ thet2women.com

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  9. These sound delicious, I'm actually craving them right now! So simple to make too, can't wait to try them out.

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  10. I tried these at a barbeque place once and I loved them. Pinning this for later use.

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  11. Very cool! We love fried green tomato's will have to try this!

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  12. Hi Connie,

    Never heard of this recipe. Sounds pretty intersting. We normally eat green tomatoes dipped in vinegar sauce.

    I would like to thank you for joining the Pin It Monday Hop Pinterest Party.
    Judy
    Pursuit Of Functional Home

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  13. Hi Connie,
    Our tomato bushes are loaded with tomatoes and we love Fried Green Tomatoes. What a great idea to dice the tomatoes, they look awesome! Thanks for sharing and have a great week.
    Miz Helen

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  14. I have never had fried green tomatoes before but I'm headed out to the garden to get some green ones to try it out. Looks delish!

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  15. This sounds delish! Thanks for linking up with HickoryTrail

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  16. Love me some fried green tomatoes! This looks so much easier than slicing and dredging each of those slices!

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  17. I love fried green tomatoes. And this looks so easy. Can't wait to try it out.

    Heidi’s Wanderings

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  18. I just ate dinner but these look sooooo good I want to eat them now!

    I hope you join our link up at
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  19. I have always wanted to try fried green tomatoes and haven't. The hubby will never take an adventure an order them at a restaurant:( Boo!

    I may have to make them with your recipe:P Thank you!

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  20. I love fried green tomatoes, but have never heard of dicing them. It looks much easier than the way I do them - thanks for sharing! I'm visiting from the "All my bloggy friends" hop, and am your newest GFC follower! Visit me anytime at www.winterpastcooking.blogspot.com.

    ~Peace,
    LuAnne

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  21. Fried Green Tomatoes are so incredibly good - you might have given me the courage to try them!

    Thanks for linking up to Super Sunday! We hope you can make it back next week!!!

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  22. Yum, I've never made this before. Pinned to my fabulous food board. New follow and facebook like. Like me back at http://www.sewsweetvintage.com/2013/06/handkerchief-party-bunting.html

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  23. This looks awesome!!! We would love it if you would link up at our linky party:
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  24. Yum, fried green tomato s! My step mom used to make these for us all the time. I need to try making them sometime. Thanks for sharing & linking up at DearCreatives.com Hope your having a nice summer! Theresa

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  25. Um... yum. 'Nuff said!

    Found you from Pinterest Power Party :)

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  26. Looks yummy! Bookmarking this so I can try it out

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  27. I love fried green tomatoes! I've never made them with cornstarch though - I will have to try that! Thanks for the tip!

    XO
    Lacey

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  28. I love FGTs. YUMMY! Will try the corn starch next time. You've made me hungry. :)
    I toss in a little meal in w/the flour mixture to mine. I also cut them up instead of doing one slice at a time.

    For a veggie medley i'll add one squash, potato, couple pods of okra, a banana pepper and zucchini. Can make a meal of just this and cornbread.

    Jake's a Girl

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  29. They look fabulous and I so loved that movie too.
    Carolyn

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  30. These look delicious! I've only had fried green tomatoes once and am looking forward to making them myself!

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  31. Oh how I can't wait until the tomatoes start rolling in! These look so delicious! Thanks for linking up to Motivation Monday:)

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  32. amazing..love the idea.I have two green tomatoes now I should do this tomorrow=)

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  33. They look delicious, Connie! I've never had them myself but I do love tomatoes!

    Thanks for linking up to The Creative HomeAcre blog hop! :)

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  34. Girl, you're coaxing out my Southern roots with these! :) Summer meant plates of fried green tomatoes! Love the idea of making them bite-sized; I'd be knocking these back like popcorn! Lol. Oooh, can you imagine a bowl of these diced fried green tomatoes AND fried okra???! Thank you so much for linking up with me this week at Tasty Tuesdays! I’ve pinned this & shared it with my followers! Please be sure to stop back by the party and check out some of the other links!

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  35. Yum, yum, I agree :) I have only had them a couple times, but loved them. I am pinning and will be trying. Should have tomatoes soon. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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  36. I love friend green tomatoes but never thought about trying to make them. Thanks for the recipe, push and for sharing at Inspiring Us Thursday.

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  37. I've never had fried green tomatoes. They look yummy!
    KC

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  38. Fried Green Tomatoes is one of my favorite movies - and after all these years, I still haven't tried them! Where do you get your green tomatoes? I really do want to give them a try - pinning this recipe right now. :)

    Thanks for linking up to Tasty Tuesdays - hope to see you again this week!

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    1. Hi Jess, I guess most people grow their own but you can find them at farmers markets, and I have even seen them at the grocery store.

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  39. Thanks for linking up to Gingerly Made's Show & Tell party last week. You've been featured! http://www.gingerlymade.com/2013/06/show-tell-features_25.html

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  40. I have never eaten fried green tomatoes. Looks simple enough!

    I finally made it back from my trip so my comments are late...
    Thanks for sharing at Tuesdays with a Twist! Looking forward to seeing what you share this week!

    http://back2basichealth.blogspot.com/2013/06/tuesdays-with-twist-12-with-more-guests.html

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  41. I love LOVE fried green tomatoes! Thank you for idea of dicing them! 'Never would have thought of that! -Marci @ Stone Cottage Adventures

    Thank you for sharing the recipe at last week's Tuesdays with a Twist! 'Can't wait to see what everyone links this week!

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  42. Connie, One of my favorites!! Thanks for sharing your recipe at the Open House party and check out this week's party for your feature.
    xx,
    Sherry

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