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Tuesday, March 24, 2015

Bacon, Lettuce & Fried Green Tomato Sandwich

Bacon, Lettuce & Fried Green Tomato Sandwich
A Fried Twist On This Classic Sandwich!
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes

 
Ingredients
8 slices, rustic bread
8 slices apple wood bacon, thick cut
8 tsp apple jelly
bibb lettuce leaves
2 green tomatoes, 8 slices
1 cup self rise flour
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
pepper
Mayonnaise
butter
oil for frying

Cooing Tools
Fryer or deep skillet
Parchment lined baking sheet
Mixing Bowl

Directions
Preheat oven to 370 Degrees F. Lay strips of bacon on parchment lined sheet pan.  Spread 1 tsp of apple jelly on top side of each bacon strip and place in oven to bake for approximately 25 minutes.  The jelly will start to caramelize, do not let it burn. Remove from oven and transfer each slice of bacon to a plate.  In a mixing bowl, add; flour, milk, water, salt, paprika, onion and garlic powder.  Whisk until the batter is smooth, should resemble thinner pancake batter. Heat 1/2 inch deep oil in skillet on medium high heat. Dip green tomato in the batter on both sides, let excess batter drip off before placing in the oil.  Do not overcrowd pan with tomatoes, it's best to fry in batches. cook for a minute or two on each side and remove and place on paper towel lined plate to absorb the excess oil. Butter and grill bread slices.  Assemble the sandwich and add mayonnaise and pepper (optional).
Serves 4




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