Fried Green Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 large green tomatoes
2 c. plain corn meal
1 1/2 Tbsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening or cooking oil
black pepper to taste

Preparation

Wash tomatoes and pat dry.
Cut tomatoes in 1/4-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Dip each slice in corn meal and lay aside on waxed paper.
Heat oil.
Fry tomato slices until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot.