Fried Green Tomatoes

This week we have Green Tomatoes from 'R Garden in New Bern.  You know what that means??  Time to make the southern classsic...fried green tomatoes!

Ingredients

• 3 or 4 large firm green tomatoes
• Salt
• 2 cups vegetable or peanut oil, for deep-frying
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups self-rising flour
• Freshly ground black pepper

Vidalia Onion Relish:

• 2 white onions, diced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives
  
  
  Directions
   
  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.
  
  For the Vidalia Onion Relish: Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate for a few hours.
  
  Recipe courtesy of Food Network: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/fried-green-tomatoes-with-vidalia-onion-relish-recipe/index.html