Fried Red Tomatoes

 

Thom Hackett

Servings: 4

 

 

Just like the Fried Green Tomatoes, a treat from the folks in the South of the U.S.

 

4 tomato, firm ripe
½ cup cracker crumbs, finely ground
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup olive oil

Slice tomatoes to a thickness of ¾-inch. 

  1. Combine cracker crumbs, salt, and pepper-mix well. 

  2. Add tomato slices and coat evenly. 

  3. Heat oil to 375º in a large skillet. 

  4. Add tomatoes and cook until golden on both sides.  D

  5. rain on a cooling rack and blot with paper towels. 

Serve hot or warm.