FRIED GREEN TOMATO SANDWICH6 (1/4 inch thick) slices green tomato1 egg, beaten1 cup yellow cornmeal1/4 cup cooking oil2 tablespoons butter4 slices sourdough bread6 (1/4 inch thick) slices red tomato2 slices of pepperjack cheese2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno slices Dip slices of green tomato into beaten egg, then cover in cornmeal to coat, shaking off the excess. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the tomato slices.