Fried Green Tomatoes with Tarragon Buttermilk Ranch Recipe

By Kendall-Jackson 
on October 6th, 2014
In: Recipes

This simple southern appetizer works well with the Sauvignon Blanc due to the green, sour flavor of summer tomatoes. The tarragon in the buttermilk ranch adds a twist to one of America’s most popular salad dressings.

For best results, serve with cold glass Kendall-Jackson Grand Reserve Sauvignon Blanc.

 

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Fried Green Tomatoes with Tarragon Buttermilk Ranch Recipe
 
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Recipe type: Salad
 
 
 
Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • For the fried green tomatoes:
  • 2 large unripe green tomatoes, sliced ½ -inch thick
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 6 slices bacon
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • ¼ tsp. garlic salt
  • ¼ tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • ¼ tsp. good sea salt, for plating
  • For the Tarragon Buttermilk Ranch:
  • ½ C. buttermilk
  • ½ C. mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. chives, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. parsley, minced
  • 1 scallion, sliced thin
  • ¼ tsp. granulated garlic
  • ¼ tsp. celery salt
  • ¼ tsp. onion powder
  • ¼ tsp. tarragon, chopped
  • â…› tsp. black pepper
 
Instructions
  1. For the fried green tomatoes:
  2. In a medium sized bowl, soak the tomatoes in the buttermilk and set aside.
  3. In a 12-inch cast iron skillet, fry the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon once done and eat as a snack or reserve for another purpose, such as BLT’s.
  4. In a large bowl, mix the remaining dry ingredients. Using tongs or a fork, remove the tomato slices from the buttermilk and coat with the cornmeal-flour mixture. Place the tomato slices in the cast iron skillet with the bacon fat and fry until golden brown on both sides.
  5. Place the fried tomatoes on a paper towel lined plate and sprinkle with finishing salt. Serve immediately with Tarragon Buttermilk Ranch on the side.
  6. For the Tarragon Buttermilk Ranch:
  7. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use. This dressing can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.
 
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