Green Tomatoes Fried in Olive Oil
This version of the classic calls for frying the tomatoes in olive oil instead of bacon fat.

Ingredients
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2 green tomatoes (about 1/2 pound each), sliced 1/2 inch thick
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1 teaspoon kosher salt; more to taste
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 cup stone-ground cornmeal
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour
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Olive oil
Directions
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Season the green tomatoes with the salt and pepper. Combine the cornmeal and flour. Heat a large cast-iron pan over medium heat. When hot, add olive oil to coat (about 1/3 cup for a 12-inch pan). Dust the tomatoes in the cornmeal mixture just before you put them in the pan. Don't crowd them. Cook the tomatoes, in batches if necessary, until well browned on both sides (3 to 4 minutes per side); add more oil if needed. Drain on paper towels and serve warm, sprinkled with extra salt if you like.
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