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    Fried Green Tomato BLT's are SO Good!

    Updated Mar 24, 2022

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    There are not enough words in the English language to tell you how much I love fried green tomatoes. Seriously. And I am also the poster child for Bacon Addicts Anonymous. Thus, the Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich was born. It was a miraculous yet surprisingly easy birth. Do this. Make this sandwich. (And be sure to make our 5 Minute Tangy Remoulade to go with it.) Flavor explosion.

    Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich

    Fried. Green. Tomato. BLT Sandwich.  No sweeter words have ever been spoken.

    If your mouth starts watering at this picture, raise your hand.

    Raise it high. Is there anything better on this earth than a green tomato? (Well, besides a garden fresh, warm and tangy ripe red tomato?)

    Slices of fresh green tomato on a wooden board

    Call me crazy but I decided to put these beautiful green tomatoes on a BLT sandwich. Because...why not?

    These beautiful green tomatoes were tart and slightly sweet, perfectly green and ready to hop in my skillet.

    A quick dredge in milk and egg followed by cornmeal, flour and spices and everyone in the pool. If you have never eaten a fried green tomato, I'm sorry.

    I'm sorry you haven't tried them yet. They are so easy to make, and there's just something about that Southern fried flavor that gets me every time.

    Fried green tomato slices in a cast iron skillet

    When I start thinking about recipes and how to make something different, I try to pick an ingredient in a classic recipe and mix it up. In this Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich, we simply replaced the standard red tomato with a generous helping of fried green tomatoes.

    My Tips on How to Make the Best Fried Green Tomatoes:

    • Use the freshest green tomato you can find. Preferably straight out of the garden.
    • Slice the green tomatoes ¼ inch thick. You will get the perfect balance of green tomato flavor and all that yummy breading.
    • Season your dry mix that you are going to bread your tomatoes with. Taste it first. If it is bland, fix it.
    • Three words: Cast Iron Skillet.
    • Get your oil hot before putting in that first slice. If you start frying too soon, the tomatoes will be soggy.
    • Let the green tomato slices get nice and brown. That's where the flavor comes from.
    • Don't flip them too soon, or you will lose that delicious coating.
    • Drain the fried green tomato slices on brown bags or newspapers so they don't get soggy. (No paper towels!)

    Slices of fried green tomato draining on newspapers, next to a jar of homemade remoulade

    We also whipped up a quick batch of our 5 Minute Tangy Remoulade sauce. Duke's brand mayonnaise, hot sauce, dill pickle juice, a little horseradish and a few more ingredients make this Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich pop.

    (Get the complete recipe at the bottom of this post.)

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    Slices of fried green tomato on toast with lettuce, tomato and tangy homemade remoulade sauce

    Don't skimp on the bacon! Lots of bacon, lots of green tomatoes, and as much sauce as you like.

    We used a hearty white country bread for our BLT sandwich. Toasted, of course.

    We cannot wait for you try this BLT sandwich recipe. The salty bite of bacon with the tangy and slightly crunchy fried green tomato, topped with fresh lettuce, tangy sauce and yummy toast.

    *drools loudly*

    Yes, they are THAT good.

    A white plate with a fried green tomato BLT sandwich with a plate of fried green tomatoes in the background

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    Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich

    A classic BLT sandwich with Southern Fried Green Tomato slices, drizzled with a tangy homemade remoulade sauce. Served on toasted white bread with savory bacon, fresh lettuce and tomato. Winner.
    4.80 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 50 mins
    Course Sandwich
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6
    Calories 555 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the BLT Sandwiches

    • 1 - 2 pounds thick cut bacon cooked
    • 3 green tomatoes sliced
    • ½ cup cornmeal
    • ½ cup flour
    • ½ cup milk
    • 1 egg
    • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • Lettuce
    • 12 slices white bread good quality

    For the 5 Minute Tangy Remoulade Sauce

    • ½ cup Duke's mayo
    • 1 tablespoon brown mustard
    • 2 teaspoons dill pickle juice
    • 1 - 2 teaspoons horseradish
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
    • 4 shakes hot sauce

    Instructions
     

    For the Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwiches

    • Cook bacon and set aside.
    • Slice tomatoes to desired thickness. (We suggest ¼ inch thick.)
    • In a shallow bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and sugar.
    • Heat half of the oil in a large skillet to medium - medium high heat. When the oil is shimmering and sputters if water dropped in, it is time to cook the fried tomatoes.
    • Dunk each green tomato slice in the egg and milk mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated. Place in the hot skillet. Repeat until the pan is full, but do not overcrowd, work in batches.
    • Cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 3 - 4 minutes. Flip carefully and cook until the other side is browned. Drain the fried green tomatoes on newspaper or brown paper bags.

    For the 5 Minute Tangy Remoulade Sauce

    • In a small pint sized jar, combine all sauce ingredients. Cover with lid and shake vigorously for 1 - 2 minutes until well combined. Let sit for 3 minutes. Serve.
    • To assemble the sandwiches, toast the bread. Spread the tangy remoulade sauce on each piece of toast. Top with lettuce, bacon and tomatoes.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 555kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 10gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 628mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 795IUVitamin C: 14.9mgCalcium: 170mgIron: 3.4mg
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    Comments

    1. Ana - The She Approach

      February 11, 2018 at 5:36 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! I also just signed up for your free cookbook! Looks amazing and I am always on the "market" for quick and easy lunch recipes!

      Either way, awesome blog. I can't wait to explore more of your content.
      Hugs,
      Ana - Blogging Growth Strategist & Coach
      http://www.thesheapproach.com

      Reply
      • Teri

        February 11, 2018 at 6:08 pm

        Thanks so much! (Big fan of your work, too.)

        Reply
    2. Jennifer

      August 15, 2018 at 6:55 pm

      I'm going to have mine on pumpernickel, and it's going to rock.

      Reply
      • Teri

        August 17, 2018 at 10:29 am

        Oooooh...great combo. I just made these again the other night for my husband on thick country white bread. Heaven.

        Reply
    3. Delinda

      August 05, 2021 at 6:15 pm

      I’m off to the store to pick up items I need for this yummy sounding recipe, I can’t hardly wait and excited to make the sauce that goes with it!! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Teri

        August 13, 2021 at 12:41 pm

        Hope you love it!! So good, my husband asks me to make them any time he sees a green tomato. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Leisa

      August 27, 2021 at 4:02 pm

      I've made FGT's many times and love them. I thought I would make them with bacon, and I was curious about recipes and found yours. I put up hot pepper and green tomato relish and I will serve that on the sandwich too. It's been several years (2017) since I've made the relish. I'm glad to have it back in my life (as are several of grateful recipients who used to send me pictures of their empty jars.

      Thanks for posting this great recipe. Out to the garden. . .

      Reply
      • Teri

        August 29, 2021 at 10:33 am

        I am glad you found it and hope you enjoy it. And I LOVE hot pepper and green tomato relish...my grandmother used to make it and I haven't had it in years. She would use a grinder. Some she would make extra hot, and some mild. I'll send you an empty jar, too!!! lol

        Reply
      • Brenda

        January 03, 2022 at 12:03 pm

        Leisa,

        Can you share your hot pepper & green tomato canning recipe?

        Thanks

        Reply

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