Crispy fried green tomatoes

 

What you need 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 pinch cayenne 1 1⁄2 cups buttermilk Kosher salt Fresh ground black pepper 4 large unripe tomatoes, cut into ½ inch thick slice ½ cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter Hot pepper sauce, for serving Lemon wedge, for serving How to prepare Step 1: Combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a large bowl. Then pour the buttermilk into another bowl and add salt and pepper to it. Step 2: Dip the tomatoes in the buttermilk and then coat both sides in the cornmeal mixture. Place a skillet over medium heat and coat with oil. Step 3: When the oil is hot, fry the tomatoes for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until it is golden brown and crispy on both sides. Then remove the tomatoes from the pan carefully and drain on paper towels. Step 4: Serve and garnish with hot pepper sauce and lemon