Fried Red Tomatoes with Bacon Gravy
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
579 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Fried Red Tomatoes with Bacon Gravy
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Fried Red Tomatoes with Bacon Gravy - cornmeal battered ripe tomatoes are pan-fried and topped with homemade gravy and crispy, diced bacon.
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Ingredients
- 4 lices thick cut bacon
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 large very firm ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 English muffins split and toasted
- fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- Cut the bacon crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Fry in a skillet over medium heat until bacon is crisp and has rendered its fat. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Reserve the bacon fat in the skillet.
- Slice the tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices. Combine the cornmeal, flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow pan. Dredge the tomatoes slices in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry the tomatoes in the reserved bacon fat over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown. Takes about 2-3 minutes per side. Keep the slices warm in a low oven until all are cooked.
- Pour out all but about three tablespoons of the bacon fat. Place the pan back over medium heat and add cream and salt, stirring to release any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of the cornmeal mixture to thicken the gravy. Stir until the gravy is thick and bubbly.
- To serve - place two halves of a toasted English muffin on a plate. Top with fried tomato slices, gravy, and bacon. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You'll need very firm red tomatoes that are just barely past the green stage. I can't emphasize enough that the primary consideration here is texture. Make absolutely certain that the tomatoes you choose are very firm, with little to no "give" when gently squeezed.
- Use a very sharp, thin knife (or a serrated knife) to cut the tomatoes. A dull knife will tend to tear the skin making it more difficult to cut cleanly through the tomato.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
1989mg
(83%)
Potassium
660mg
(19%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1253IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
113mg
(11%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1989mg | 83% |
| Potassium | 660mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1253IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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