Lunch: Fried Green Tomatoes with Vidalia Onion Relish

A classic Southern dish with a flavorful relish.

Ingredients

3 or 4 large firm green tomatoes
2 cups vegetable oil, or peanut oil, for deep-frying
1 cup buttermilk
2 cups self-rising flour
2 white onions, diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
salt

Instructions

Slice the tomatoes 1/4-inch thick. Lay them out in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with salt. Place the tomato slices in a colander and allow time for salt to pull the water out of the tomatoes, approximately 30 minutes.
In a skillet, heat the oil for deep-frying over medium-high heat.
Dip the tomatoes into buttermilk, then dredge them into flour with a dash of pepper. Deep-fry until golden brown. Keep warm.

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