Don’t stop with the fried version.
These are the ones most commonly used forfried green tomatoes.
Theyre firm, making them easy to slice, grill, and pickle.
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But did you know there are also varieties thatturn green when ripe?
Not sure how to use them other than frying them?
Here’s what to do with green tomatoes.
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You could even add them as a garnish to yourBloody Mary.
Needless to say, youll want to stock your pantry with jars of this stuff.
Green tomatoes are firmer than other varieties, which makes them ideal for grilling.
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Serve Them Fresh
Eating green tomatoes raw is often overlooked, but were changing that narrative.
They will have more of a bite than your go-to tomato sandwich variety.
These crisped-to-perfection rounds are a true Southern delicacy.
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The blend of cucumbers, bell peppers, herbs, and tomatoes comes together in minutes.
You could also use green tomatoes in place of chiles for a milder green enchilada sauce.
Or add them to a blendedcreamy green dressing.
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This Southern condiment adds sweetness, spice, and tang to a variety of dishes.
Use this pickled relish to top pork chops, hotdogs, deviled eggs, or greens.
Put up some ofNannie’s Chow-Chow Relishfor the winter months.
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You’ll be glad you did.
Slather it on biscuits, top burgers, layer it in yourgrilled cheese, or spread it on crackers.
You’ll find every reason to pull out a jar of this condiment.
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Add hot sauce or crushed chili flakes to give it an extra kick.
Cut green tomatoes into wedges and add them to BLT Salad with Buttermilk-Parmesan Dressing and Buttery Croutons.
Use a variety of garden tomatoes for a range of flavors.
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Yes, just like red tomatoes, you canfreeze green tomatoeswhole or chopped.
Wash and core the tomatoes, then freeze in layers on a baking sheet until firm.
Transfer to a freezer bag or airtight container until ready to thaw.
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Green tomatoes are firm and less juicy than ripe red tomatoes, making them good candidates for frying.
Juicy tomatoes may get soggy and not hold their shape during the frying process.
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