Fried Green Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 large, firm green tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 c. cornmeal
bacon drippings or shortening

Preparation

Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices.
Season with salt and pepper; dredge in cornmeal.
Heat bacon drippings in a heavy skillet; add tomatoes and fry slowly until browned, turning once. Yields 6 to 8 servings.