Information and discussion about canning and dehydrating tomatoes and other garden vegetables and fruits. DISCLAIMER: SOME RECIPES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH CURRENT FOOD SAFETY GUIDELINES - FOLLOW AT YOUR OWN RISK
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October 17, 2013 | #1 |
Tomatovillian™
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Ready to be fried...frozen Green Tomatoes
In my never ending battle with the army of green tomatoes, I have found a new strategy. New to me, but maybe old to many here. Look here to see the process.
So far, I've got about 8 lbs. in the freezer. I use corn meal and season it with a variety of different spices. I did some with Old Bay, some with Basil and Garlic, some with Weber's Smokey Mesquite, and some with plain ol' Cayenne Pepper Flakes. I always add a little Kosher Salt. I just tried some that I froze last week and they were still crisp, but I don't know if they'll be like that in a couple of months. Hope so. If anyone else here has tried this, please let me know how it has worked for you. |
October 17, 2013 | #2 |
Tomatovillian™
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Charlie,
I freeze em too. Freeze mine on trays and the vacuum pack. Just finished last years batch to make room for this years. Still crisp. Vac pack really helps to avoid freezer burn. |
October 18, 2013 | #3 |
Tomatovillian™
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James, I froze mine on a cookie sheet that fit the freezer shelf perfectly. I have a food saver, too, but I don't want to redo all the ones I've already done. If I do more, I'll vacuum seal 'em and use the ones in freezer bags first.
What do you use to dredge yours in? Last edited by Got Worms?; October 18, 2013 at 12:09 AM. |
October 18, 2013 | #4 |
Tomatovillian™
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Oops, Double Post.
Last edited by Got Worms?; October 18, 2013 at 12:12 AM. |
October 18, 2013 | #5 |
Tomatovillian™
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What a great idea! My greenies are long gone this year, but I'll have to try and remember this for next year. I love it! Thanks for posting.
Robin |
October 18, 2013 | #6 | |
Tomatovillian™
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2 quality tips- 1. slice, salt both sides first and allow to sit for 15 to 20min on a wire rack (draws off more water and they freeze and fry better) pat dry, add pepper and proceed to dredge. 2. If you vac pack, single layer only or wax paper between. I have made the mistake of doing a double layer, and even though they were pre frozen before I vac packed, you could not get them apart with a chisel! The Old Bay sounds interesting by the way. Might have to try that... |
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October 19, 2013 | #7 |
Tomatovillian™
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This is a great thread. Thanks, Worms.
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fried , frozen , green tomatoes |
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