FRIED GREEN TOMATO SLIDERS
Serves 6
Panko-fried green tomato slices on a slider bun with a spicy Cajun sauce, crispy bacon and a tangy slaw.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 slices bacon
- 12 slider buns
FOR THE SLAW
- 4 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/2 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 cup red onions, sliced thin
- 2 jalapenos, sliced thin
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice - (1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
FOR THE CAJUN SAUCE
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Cajun spice
- ½ teaspoon dill weed
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon Tabasco
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt if needed (if Cajun seasoning is not salted)
FOR THE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
- 2 green tomatoes, sliced ¼ inch thick slices (about 6 slices each)
- Salt & Pepper Tomato slices
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 cups panko
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
IN A LARGE BOWL, MIX TOGETHER ALL INGREDIENTS. REFRIGERATE UNTIL READY TO USE.FOR THE CAJUN SAUCE
- Whisk all ingredients together and add to a squeeze bottle if you wish. Refrigerate until ready to use.
FOR THE SLAW
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Cut each slice of bacon in half. Heat medium-large fry pan over medium-high heat, and add bacon in batches. Cook until crispy and move to paper towels. I had two or three batches.
FOR THE TOMATOES
- Dry tomato slices with paper towels or kitchen towels, lay out slices on a cooling rack, and season with salt and pepper.
- Set out three shallow pans. In the first, add the flour. In the second, whisk together eggs and buttermilk (or milk). In the third, add panko, salt, and pepper.
- With tongs (or your hands), coat each tomato slice first in the flour, then the egg mixture, and finally in the panko.
- Drain any excess bacon grease from your pan (if you wish). Fill your pan or saute pan with 1 ½ - 2 inches of oil. Heat oil to 350-375 degrees F. Fry each battered tomato slice in the hot oil for 1-2 minutes per side. Fry about 3-4 at a time, just make sure to not crowd the pan.
- Move to a cooling rack over some paper towels, and repeat with the remaining slices.
- To assemble: Drizzle or smear sauce on bottom slider bun, add a fried tomato slice. Top with slaw and 2 half-bacon slices. ENJOY.
