Beer Batter Fried Green Tomatoes

2 large green tomatoes, thinly sliced (about 16 slices)
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 cup flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup beer
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup vegetable oil

Arrange tomatoes on piece of wax paper; salt and pepper both sides, using 1 tsp of the salt and the pepper.

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and remaining 1 tsp salt in medium-size bowl. Remove 1/2 cup of the mixture to a piece of wax paper.

Dip both sides of tomatoes in the 1/2 cup flour mixture.

Stir beer and lemon juice into remaining flour mixture (mixture will foam.) Stir until the consistency of pancake batter.

Heat oil in large skillet.

Dip tomatoes into batter and saute half at a time in hot oil until golden, about 3 minutes on each side. Keep warm in oven while sauteing remaining tomatoes. Serve immediately.

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