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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe
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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe

Dinosaur Bar-B-Que's Fried Green Tomatoes are a popular appetizer featuring thick slices of green tomatoes coated in seasoned cornmeal, deep-fried to golden perfection, and typically served with a tangy Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing. Make our Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Fried Green Tomatoes will taste just like Dinosaur Bar-B-Que.
Prep Time45 minutes
Active Time25 minutes
Chilling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, BBQ, Southern
Keyword: BBQ, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Fried, Tomatoes, Vegetables
Yield: 4 Appetizer Servings

Ingredients

  • Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing (See "Spotlight Recipes" below for a Link to this Recipe)
  • 4 Green Tomatoes
  • Creole Seasoning to taste
  • 2 Eggs
  • 4 cups Panko Crumbs
  • 4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or more, as needed
  • Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese to garnish

Instructions

  • Prepare Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing according to the recipe linked to in "Spotlight Recipes" below. Store in a tightly sealed container, in the refrigerator, until ready to serve.
  • Core tomatoes and cut off the ends.
  • Slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
  • Dry between several layers of paper towels to get rid of the excess moisture.
  • Sprinkle lightly with Creole Seasoning on both sides.
  • Whisk together eggs and a pinch of black pepper in a shallow bowl.
  • In another shallow bowl or plate, combine the panko crumbs, salt, cayenne pepper and remaining 2 teaspoons black pepper.
  • Dip tomato slices in egg mixture.
  • Remove, allowing excess to dip off, and dip in the panko crumbs, pressing to coat them well on both sides and around the edges.
  • Place the coated pieces onto a rack set over a baking sheet.
  • Place in refrigerator and chill for 1/2 hour.
  • Add vegetable oil to a depth of about 1/2-inch to a heavy 12-inch skillet.
  • Place over medium heat. When the oil is hot and shimmering, carefully place 2 - 4 slices into the pan. Do not crowd.
  • Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
  • Remove done tomatoes to a paper towel-covered plate.
  • Add a bit more oil, if needed, and allow to return to hot before doing another batch. Repeat until all tomatoes are cooked.
  • Arrange tomatoes around the outside edge of a plate.
  • Sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese.
  • Place a bowl of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que Cayenne Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, or other dipping sauce, of choice, in the middle for dipping.