Fried Green Tomato BLT

Really, it says it all in the name.  I make no claim that this recipe is healthy, nutritious, or even sensible...but it is absolutely decadent!!  This is Southern food at its absolute best.  Its not one of those recipes that I would add to my every month rotation, but for a fun splurge, it is definitely worth it.

Place the bacon in a hot skillet and fry in batches.  Set aside the grease.  

OK, on to the green tomatoes.  You can find them mixed in with regular tomatoes in your produce department.  If you don't see any out, ask someone if they have some in the back.  Most all grocery stores will have some.  I got one large one and one small one to see which we liked better (turns out the small ones cook a little easier, so I would go with those). 

Slice the tomatoes about 1/4 inch thick. 

Next you need three bowls.  First bowl - regular all -purpose flour, Second bowl - one egg mixed with 2 Tbl. milk, Third bowl - corn meal and salt (go heavy on the salt, this is the only seasoning step)

 

OK, remember earlier when I told you to set aside that bacon grease? Yep, that's what we are going to fry the tomatoes in!  Come on, you knew we were going to splurge a little.  So, heat up your bacon grease (or if you time it right as soon as you remove the last of your bacon, you can start frying your tomatoes while the grease is still hot). 
Dip each tomato slice in the flour, then egg, then corn meal.  They will need to cook about 2 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and sprinkle with salt. 

Time to assemble.  Start with toasted multi-grain bread, spread each side with spicy mustard (if you are a mayo fan, you can use that instead), then layer the lettuce, bacon, and your fried green tomatoes. 

INDULGE!!   

Fried Green Tomato BLT
12 Slices Bacon
1/2 C flour
1 Egg
2 Tbl. milk
1 C Corn Meal
2 Green Tomatoes
4 Slices Multi Grain Bread
Spicy Mustard or Mayo
Lettuce
Salt & Pepper