Best Tomatoes Fribourg Style Tomates Fribourgeoises Recipes

BETH'S TOMATES FARCIES

Steps:

• Clip vines gently from tomatoes, leaving the stems intact on each tomato at least 1 inch high.
• Slice tops off the tomatoes and set aside.
• Core tomatoes and remove their interior flesh, transfer to a bowl. (keep for a simple tomato sauce, recipe below)
• Place hollowed tomatoes in a shallow, oven safe casserole dish and set aside.
• Combine pork, garlic, salt, pepper, herbs de provence, parsley and bread that has been soaked in the milk. Combine with hands until incorporated.
• With an ice cream scooper, scoop meat into tomatoes and top with their "lids".
• Add ¼ cup of wine to the bottom of the dish.
• Place in a 400F (200C) oven for 45 mins. Reduce oven to 350F (175C). Brush lids with olive oil, cover with foil and bake another 10-15 mins until tomatoes are softened and meat is cooked through.
• Serve with white rice. Enjoy!

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES WITH COMEBACK SAUCE

Steps:

• For the comeback sauce: Stir together the mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 days.
• For the fried green tomatoes: Whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a medium shallow bowl. Gently add the tomato slices, cover and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours.
• Bring the tomatoes to room temperature. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add 1/4 inch of oil and heat until shimmering. Line a cooling rack with paper towels.
• Whisk together the cornmeal, flour, garlic, paprika, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a shallow bowl.
• Shake any extra moisture from the tomatoes, then place in the cornmeal mixture one at a time, gently pressing and flipping once to coat all surfaces. Transfer to a large plate or platter.
• Fry the tomatoes in batches until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer to the prepared cooling rack and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately with the comeback sauce on the side.

SOUTHERN FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together egg and milk. In another small bowl mix cornmeal and flour.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; use more or less oil to reach about 1/4 inch in depth.
• Dredge tomato slices first in egg mixture, then in cornmeal mixture. Carefully place slices in hot oil and cook until browned on both sides.

TOMATES FARCIES (STUFFED TOMATOES)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375 degrees. With a paring knife, core tomatoes. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the center of each tomato. Season tomatoes with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish.
• Mix together bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, basil, thyme, cheese and red pepper, if using. Put 2 to 3 tablespoons of bread-crumb mixture in the hollow of each tomato.
• Bake 30 minutes, until bread-crumb mixture is nicely browned and tomatoes are soft. Let cool slightly before serving.