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Fried Green Tomato BLT with Remoulade

[heart_this] · Sep 23, 2011 · 62 Comments

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.

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
Fried Green Tomato BLT with Remoulade

Fried Green Tomato BLT with Remoulade

Fried Green Tomato BLT with Remoulade

Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 1

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
  1. Soak the green tomato slices in the buttermilk for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Fry the bacon and set it aside retaining the grease in the pan.
  3. Mix the masa harina, cornmeal and creole seasoning and place it in a wide and shallow dish.
  4. Pull the tomato slices out of the buttermilk and dredge them in the cornmeal mixture.
  5. 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.
  6. Assemble sandwich and enjoy.
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Comments

  1. Divina Pe says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:47 am

    Am 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.

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  2. Natalie says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:48 am

    mmmm looks so good. I love that I can see the texture from each component in the picture, makes for a very appetizing photo!

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  3. maybelle's mom says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:58 am

    looks delicious. I often dredge chicken or tofu in a similar fashion as the green tomatoes.

    Reply
  4. Chris says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:00 am

    Exceptional BLT once again. You have been the BLT zen master lately!

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  5. Lisa says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:13 am

    Oh, that's heavenly! I love Blt's.

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  6. Amy says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:33 am

    That has my name written all over it. Yum, Kevin. Yum.

    Reply
  7. Laura says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:52 am

    I love making Friend Green Tomato BLT's when I have people over for Brunch, and I usually spread some Boursin Cheese for extra goodness!

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  8. Christina says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:02 am

    I think for the first time ever I wish that I liked tomatoes! Beautiful pic and fantastically creative idea!

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  9. Jenn says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:07 am

    I 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.

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  10. Helene says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:10 am

    Another one here that loves BLTs. This one have looks awesome. I'll have to give it a try.

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  11. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:14 am

    That sandwich is to die for!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  12. Anonymous says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:20 am

    Mmm…this almost sounds better than the BLAST.

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  13. Lady P says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:57 am

    oh 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

    Reply
  14. Erin says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:58 am

    Oh 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!

    Reply
  15. Noelle says

    September 23, 2009 at 5:10 am

    Wowzers! This is a great picture. You have taken Fried Green tomatoes took another level! Lookin forward making this!

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  16. Miguel Sanchez says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:47 am

    The food looks tempting what with the presentation and the fine ingredients. Great food goes so well with fine cigars. The aroma of tobacco, the texture of the leaves and the earthiness of the flavors are qhat set fine cigars apart. In case you would like to check great Cigars online, do make it a point to search the net.

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  17. ♥peachkins♥ says

    September 23, 2009 at 9:17 am

    Those fried green tomatoes makes it more special..

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  18. Joanne says

    September 23, 2009 at 10:17 am

    Should I ever come across green tomatoes, this is definitely the sandwich I will make. Lovely!

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  19. James says

    September 23, 2009 at 10:28 am

    Still 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

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  20. Jennifer says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:36 pm

    Oh my!!! This is like southern meets sandwich!!!! This looks SO good!!!

    Reply
  21. Morta Di Fame says

    September 23, 2009 at 12:43 pm

    Simply genius!

    Reply
  22. CinnamonQuill says

    September 23, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    How have I never eaten a fried green tomato sandwich? You give me the grandest ideas…

    Reply
  23. Anonymous says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    Dude – this may just be the best late summer sandwich idea ever!

    Reply
  24. Lis says

    September 23, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    This. Looks. AMAZING.

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  25. [email protected] says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    Wow. 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.

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  26. Kristin says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    What a great take on the classic BLT! Sandwich looks delicious!!!

    Reply
  27. Wendy P says

    September 23, 2009 at 3:41 pm

    Looks so good!

    If you haven't tried a BLT with blue cheese crumbles, you must! It is incredible!

    Reply
  28. Shelby says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    this 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.

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  29. Deseree says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:39 pm

    Be 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!

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  30. Anncoo says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    I think I can have two of this:)

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  31. Lo says

    September 23, 2009 at 4:47 pm

    Oh, 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!

    Reply
  32. Paula says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:12 pm

    Oh 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!

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    September 23, 2009 at 6:45 pm

    PLEASE come to seattle and make my lunch. I am starving and that looks divine!!! : )

    Lisa

    Reply
  34. Cookin' Canuck says

    September 23, 2009 at 7:10 pm

    Wow, what a fantastic variation on the standard BLT! I like the idea of a warm tomato in the sandwich.

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  35. Mags says

    September 23, 2009 at 7:22 pm

    Fried green tomatoes on a BLT? That's all kinds of crazy! Crazy good, that is. YUM!

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  36. Jaime and Jen DISH says

    September 23, 2009 at 7:43 pm

    Um, yes please!!!

    Reply
  37. Pam says

    September 23, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    Best sandwich photo ever!

    Reply
  38. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    September 24, 2009 at 2:57 am

    I 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!

    Reply
  39. {lovely little things} says

    September 24, 2009 at 3:53 am

    Cool idea, way to mix up the traditional BLT

    Reply
  40. Freckle and Hyde says

    September 24, 2009 at 10:55 am

    This 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!!! 🙂

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  41. [email protected] says

    September 24, 2009 at 1:38 pm

    I'm now on way to buy bacon. That did it.

    Reply
  42. Gina says

    September 24, 2009 at 4:36 pm

    This looks great! Never had a fried green tomato!

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  43. George Gaston says

    September 25, 2009 at 1:37 am

    Fried 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.

    Reply
  44. Culinary Cory says

    September 26, 2009 at 12:35 pm

    I LOVE this idea. Your sandwich looks amazing!

    Reply
  45. Aggie says

    September 28, 2009 at 2:44 am

    Oh wow, I would LOVE that sandwich! I love fried green tomatoes!

    Reply
  46. Kelly says

    September 24, 2011 at 3:07 pm

    I really want this sandwich! What a great idea.

    Reply
  47. mekatsu says

    September 24, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    omg. 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!

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  48. LunaCafe says

    September 24, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Wow, what a great idea. Can't wait to try it. …Susan

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  49. Wills Kitchen says

    September 25, 2011 at 4:41 pm

    We also use left over fried eggplant with the remoulade sauce to make a sandwich the next day.
    Will add bacon next time.

    Reply
  50. bellini says

    September 26, 2011 at 11:34 am

    I have a few more fried green tomatoes so I see this version in my future Kevin.

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  51. homegrown countrygirl says

    September 26, 2011 at 11:57 am

    You 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!

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  52. DegeSMS says

    September 26, 2011 at 1:58 pm

    it look very delicious.

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  53. martysza says

    September 26, 2011 at 3:36 pm

    since 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)

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  54. Gloria says

    September 26, 2011 at 4:27 pm

    Look so good Kevin! xgloria

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  55. Jamie says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    Kevin, 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!

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  56. Dmarie says

    September 27, 2011 at 1:38 pm

    oh, yeah, my kinda eatin'!!

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  57. Pam says

    September 27, 2011 at 6:46 pm

    OK, this looks absolutely unbelievably delicious!!! I love any BLT of any type, but this one looks particularly yummy.

    Reply
  58. Chef Tracey says

    September 24, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Looks 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.

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  59. Kevin says

    September 25, 2012 at 10:27 am

    Chef 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!

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  60. Randy says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    I'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.

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  61. kevin says

    August 19, 2015 at 10:13 am

    Randy: Fried tomatillos are awesome in this!

    Reply
  62. Rio Prince says

    October 4, 2016 at 10:08 am

    sasa

    Reply

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