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Fried Green Tomato BLT w/ Garlic Aioli

The perfect twist on your classic BLT sandwich. With local gardens and farmer’s markets overflowing with tomatoes right now, it’s the perfect time to use those green tomatoes! Make sure the green tomato you use are very firm when you’re picking them out for this sandwich!

Ingredients

For the green tomatoes

  • 2 large firm, and round green tomatoes, sliced to about 1⁄4 inch thick
  • 1 cup panko
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning distribute evenly among three bowls
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder distribute evenly among three bowls
  • Lot of fresh ground black pepper distribute evenly among three bowls
  • Oil for frying

For the Garlic Aioli:

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard optional
  • 3 garlic cloves minced or crushed
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste

For the Sandwiches:

  • 5 buns or bread for 5 sandwiches
  • 1 lb cooked bacon *can sub vegan or turkey bacon
  • Choice of toppings lettuce or greens, red onion, fried egg, etc

Instructions

  • Instructions:
  • Mix together all the aioli ingredients and set in fridge.
  • Make breading stations. In one bowl whisk eggs and milk, second bowl place flour, third bowl mix panko and cornmeal. Divide Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, and pepper between the three.
  • Slice tomatoes and place in egg mixture, flour mixture, back to the egg mixture, and then the panko/cornmeal mixture. Press down to ensure panko sticks.
  • On medium heat, heat about 1⁄2 inch of oil in a pan until it reaches 350°. Add tomatoes, cooking about 1.5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Place on cooling rack.
  • To assemble, smear aioli on both sides of your bread, top with your toppings like lettuce, bacon, fried tomatoes, and red onion. Enjoy!
  • *Tips – Cook your bacon in the oven on baking sheets for perfectly cooked bacon every time! -Sprinkle a little brown sugar and red chili flakes on your bacon for a little sweet heat!