green tomato
Not yet red
A green tomato is a tomato picked before ripening, while still firm and tart.
Unlike ripe tomatoes, green tomatoes hold their shape when cooked, making them ideal for frying—fried green tomatoes are a Southern American classic, sliced, breaded, and pan-fried until crisp.
They're also used in relishes, chutneys, and pickles.
- seasonal harvestCrops collected periodically
- end of seasonWhen a period concludes
- cast iron skilletHeavy metal cooking pan
- chutneySpiced fruit-based condiment
- salsa verdeTomatillo-based Mexican condiment
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