Fried Green Tomatoes with Lemon-Basil Mayonnaise

Fried Green Tomatoes

20 fresh green tomatoes

3/4 c Light Rye Wasa Cracker, ground fine in a food processor

1/2 c cornmeal

1/4 c flour

1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp Real salt (or more)

2 T fresh thyme

2 eggs

2 c Canola Oil

Combine the first six ingredients in a bowl and stir until blended. Cut the tomatoes into 1/4 inch slices and dip first in the egg, then into the coating mixture. Drop into a hot pan full of oil and flip when one side is golden brown. Place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve warm and dip in the Lemon Basil Mayonnaise.

Lemon Basil Mayonnaise

1/4 c Mayonnaise (I like Spectrum brand Canola Oil Mayonnaise)

2 T basil, chopped fine

Salt, to taste (1/4 tsp at most)

Black pepper, freshly ground

2 T lemon juice

Simply stir until smooth and enjoy!

My little helper!

Dan was amazing! He fried them all, which was quite a task.