Over the last few weeks I have been enjoying a lot of BLTs and when I made the fried green tomatoes the other day it reminided me of how much I enjoy fried green tomato BLTs. A fried green tomato BLT is just like it sounds, a BLT sandwich where the ripe red tomatoes slices are replaced with gried green tomato slices. These sandwiches take a bit more work to make than your regular BLT but it is well worth the effort! The crispy coated tart and tangy fried green tomatoes go really well together with the salty bacon and the fresh lettuce. Although a smear of mayonnaise is grat on these gried green tomato BLTs, I often loke to go with a tasty remoulade sauce instead.
Fried Green Tomato BLT with Remoulade
A twist on the classic BLT swapping out the ripe red tomatoes for crispy cornmeal coated fried green tomatoes and adding a tasty remoulade sauce.
ingredients
- 1 medium sized green tomato, sliced 1/4 inch thick
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3 strips bacon
- 1/4 cup masa harina (corn flour) or flour
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- salt and pepper or creole seasoning to taste
- oil or bacon grease for frying
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 leaves lettuce
- 1 tablespoon remoulade sauce (optional)
directions
- Soak the green tomato slices in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- Fry the bacon and set it aside retaining the grease in the pan.
- Mix the masa harina, cornmeal and creole seasoning and place it in a wide and shallow dish.
- Pull the tomato slices out of the buttermilk and dredge them in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the tomato slices in oil over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minute per side and set aside to drain on paper towels.
- Assemble sandwich and enjoy.
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Divina Pe says
September 23, 2009 at 12:47 amAm i the first one to make a comment on your blog post? 🙂 This sandwich looks awesome. I can't believe you used to eat boring food but look what you're making now. BLT with green tomatoes instead of the red one is a great idea. Such a lovely sandwich with lots of flavor.
Natalie says
September 23, 2009 at 12:48 ammmmm looks so good. I love that I can see the texture from each component in the picture, makes for a very appetizing photo!
maybelle's mom says
September 23, 2009 at 12:58 amlooks delicious. I often dredge chicken or tofu in a similar fashion as the green tomatoes.
Chris says
September 23, 2009 at 1:00 amExceptional BLT once again. You have been the BLT zen master lately!
Lisa says
September 23, 2009 at 1:13 amOh, that's heavenly! I love Blt's.
Amy says
September 23, 2009 at 1:33 amThat has my name written all over it. Yum, Kevin. Yum.
Laura says
September 23, 2009 at 2:52 amI love making Friend Green Tomato BLT's when I have people over for Brunch, and I usually spread some Boursin Cheese for extra goodness!
Christina says
September 23, 2009 at 3:02 amI think for the first time ever I wish that I liked tomatoes! Beautiful pic and fantastically creative idea!
Jenn says
September 23, 2009 at 3:07 amI love BLTs!!!! Nice touch with the fried green tomato. They do look perfectly fried, too. I'm going to try this next time I make a BLT.
Helene says
September 23, 2009 at 3:10 amAnother one here that loves BLTs. This one have looks awesome. I'll have to give it a try.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
September 23, 2009 at 3:14 amThat sandwich is to die for!
Cheers,
Rosa
Anonymous says
September 23, 2009 at 4:20 amMmm…this almost sounds better than the BLAST.
Lady P says
September 23, 2009 at 4:57 amoh you are such a cook after me own heart! combining this together is magic! and magic i can make in my little kitchen right now
Erin says
September 23, 2009 at 4:58 amOh Lord! I need to make sure my bf doesn't see this post. He'd ask me to make it every day for every meal! It looks delish!
Noelle says
September 23, 2009 at 5:10 amWowzers! This is a great picture. You have taken Fried Green tomatoes took another level! Lookin forward making this!
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♥peachkins♥ says
September 23, 2009 at 9:17 amThose fried green tomatoes makes it more special..
Joanne says
September 23, 2009 at 10:17 amShould I ever come across green tomatoes, this is definitely the sandwich I will make. Lovely!
James says
September 23, 2009 at 10:28 amStill haven't tried making green tomatoes like this. Really must.
What about a BNT: http://www.thecotswoldfoodyear.com/2009/09/ruhlmans-blt-challenge-becomes-bnt.html
Jennifer says
September 23, 2009 at 12:36 pmOh my!!! This is like southern meets sandwich!!!! This looks SO good!!!
Morta Di Fame says
September 23, 2009 at 12:43 pmSimply genius!
CinnamonQuill says
September 23, 2009 at 1:32 pmHow have I never eaten a fried green tomato sandwich? You give me the grandest ideas…
Anonymous says
September 23, 2009 at 2:00 pmDude – this may just be the best late summer sandwich idea ever!
Lis says
September 23, 2009 at 2:52 pmThis. Looks. AMAZING.
Sam@BingeNYC says
September 23, 2009 at 3:08 pmWow. I am such a huge BLT fan (+Egg, +Avocado, whatever!) But I've never never thought of fried green tomatoes! Yummmm. I'll be making this immediately.
Kristin says
September 23, 2009 at 3:22 pmWhat a great take on the classic BLT! Sandwich looks delicious!!!
Wendy P says
September 23, 2009 at 3:41 pmLooks so good!
If you haven't tried a BLT with blue cheese crumbles, you must! It is incredible!
Shelby says
September 23, 2009 at 4:18 pmthis sandwich makes me miss Asheville, NC! A place called Sunny Point has this very sammie, and it is soooooooo delish! thanks for making my day, I need something pretty to look at.
Deseree says
September 23, 2009 at 4:39 pmBe still my heart. I love this sandwich! I have had it a couple of times out a restaurant during tomato season and have loved it each and every time. Beautiful photo!
Anncoo says
September 23, 2009 at 4:47 pmI think I can have two of this:)
Lo says
September 23, 2009 at 4:47 pmOh, yeah! I love a good fried green tomato. Loving all the great BLT's over here, Kevin. Just proves you can't get sick of a good thing!
Paula says
September 23, 2009 at 6:12 pmOh my gosh, as soon as I saw this I thought, "why have I never thought of this!" It looks terrific! I love your use of acronyms … your BLAST sammie sounds great, too!
Anonymous says
September 23, 2009 at 6:45 pmPLEASE come to seattle and make my lunch. I am starving and that looks divine!!! : )
Lisa
Cookin' Canuck says
September 23, 2009 at 7:10 pmWow, what a fantastic variation on the standard BLT! I like the idea of a warm tomato in the sandwich.
Mags says
September 23, 2009 at 7:22 pmFried green tomatoes on a BLT? That's all kinds of crazy! Crazy good, that is. YUM!
Jaime and Jen DISH says
September 23, 2009 at 7:43 pmUm, yes please!!!
Pam says
September 23, 2009 at 11:47 pmBest sandwich photo ever!
Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says
September 24, 2009 at 2:57 amI haven't eaten bacon in at least 10 years, but this sandwich might be the thing to get me to eat it again. Love the combination with fried green tomatoes — so Southern!
{lovely little things} says
September 24, 2009 at 3:53 amCool idea, way to mix up the traditional BLT
Freckle and Hyde says
September 24, 2009 at 10:55 amThis looked so good thatI had to make one! I made a few changes, though. I used maple bacon, didn't fry the tomato's, added Monterey Jack and grilled. Very tasty!!! 🙂
angela@spinachtiger says
September 24, 2009 at 1:38 pmI'm now on way to buy bacon. That did it.
Gina says
September 24, 2009 at 4:36 pmThis looks great! Never had a fried green tomato!
George Gaston says
September 25, 2009 at 1:37 amFried Green Tomatoes bring back so many great memories of a dear great-aunt, who was much like Jessica Tandy. Your use of them in a BLT is brilliant!
So, glad I stumbled upon your terrific blog.
Culinary Cory says
September 26, 2009 at 12:35 pmI LOVE this idea. Your sandwich looks amazing!
Aggie says
September 28, 2009 at 2:44 amOh wow, I would LOVE that sandwich! I love fried green tomatoes!
Kelly says
September 24, 2011 at 3:07 pmI really want this sandwich! What a great idea.
mekatsu says
September 24, 2011 at 6:36 pmomg. i just happened to pop onto your blog thru a link and this is what i see first??
amazing.
annnddd i'm hooked.
this seriously looks amazing. i cannot wait to try it!
LunaCafe says
September 24, 2011 at 8:27 pmWow, what a great idea. Can't wait to try it. …Susan
Wills Kitchen says
September 25, 2011 at 4:41 pmWe also use left over fried eggplant with the remoulade sauce to make a sandwich the next day.
Will add bacon next time.
bellini says
September 26, 2011 at 11:34 amI have a few more fried green tomatoes so I see this version in my future Kevin.
homegrown countrygirl says
September 26, 2011 at 11:57 amYou come up with some of the greatest ideas! I love, love, love fried green tomatoes. (I make mine a bit differently but I totally agree with you about the bacon grease.) I never ever thought to put them on a sandwich. (Usually I just stuff them into my mouth as fast as I can make them.) Thank you for sharing this sandwhich idea!
DegeSMS says
September 26, 2011 at 1:58 pmit look very delicious.
martysza says
September 26, 2011 at 3:36 pmsince today i'm totally obsessed of sandwiches, i never tried BLT! especially with fried green tomato, i must change this and try to do my own BLT 😀
(sorry for my english, i hope you understand what i mean ;p)
Gloria says
September 26, 2011 at 4:27 pmLook so good Kevin! xgloria
Jamie says
September 27, 2011 at 1:16 pmKevin, everything about this sandwich is fabulous! I fell in love with fried green tomatoes and who doesn't love a BLT? Now I want to try my hand at remoulade sauce. Perfect!
Dmarie says
September 27, 2011 at 1:38 pmoh, yeah, my kinda eatin'!!
Pam says
September 27, 2011 at 6:46 pmOK, this looks absolutely unbelievably delicious!!! I love any BLT of any type, but this one looks particularly yummy.
Chef Tracey says
September 24, 2012 at 10:30 pmLooks amazing! I want to make this but where does one find green tomatoes? I've noticed that not one person has mentioned difficulty finding them. I shop at Safeway, Walmart and our local fresh market and not once have I seen them.
Kevin says
September 25, 2012 at 10:27 amChef Tracey: I actually have a hard time finding green tomatoes as well. In fact they are usually only available to me for a few short weeks in the fall around now at the farmers market. I am not sure why they are s difficult to get, I mean I am sure that the farmers have green tomatoes all summer but they only bring them in in the fall. I guess there is not as much demand for them up here. Good luck finding some! They are definitely worth trying!
Randy says
August 18, 2015 at 7:03 pmI'd bet replacing the green tomatoes with tomitillos would add a new ambiance -even roasted/charred! Tomitillos are always available all summer long, even in Ohio! You can even grow your own by just purchasing seeds over the internet. Then grow from the seeds you produce year after year.
kevin says
August 19, 2015 at 10:13 amRandy: Fried tomatillos are awesome in this!
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