Vidalia Onion Relish (with Fried Green Tomatoes)

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Ingredients:

For Vidalia Onion Relish:

• 2 Vidalia onions, diced
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

For Fried Green Tomatoes:

• 3 or 4 large firm green tomatoes
• Salt and pepper
• 2 cups of vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups self-rising flour

 
Directions:

For Relish: 

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and cover. 
2. Let marinate for a few hours.

 
Tomatoes: 

1. Slice the tomatoes 1/4-inch thick. Lay them out in a shallow baking pan and sprinkle with salt. Place the tomato slices in a colander and allow time for salt to pull the water out of the tomatoes, approximately 30 minutes.
2. In a skillet, heat the oil for deep-frying over medium-high heat.
3. Dip the tomatoes into buttermilk, and then dredge them into flour with a dash of pepper. Deep-fry until golden brown. Keep warm.
4. Serve with Vidalia Onion Relish.