Fried Green Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 very firm green tomatoes
1/2 c. yellow corn meal
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 c. shortening

Preparation

Cut out stem ends of tomatoes.
Slice 1/2 inch thick.
Combine meal, salt, sugar and pepper on waxed paper.
Coat both sides of tomato slices with mixture.
Heat shortening in skillet or in electric skillet on medium-high.
Place single layer of tomato slices in skillet.
Brown each side lightly.
Cook only until tender.
Serve immediately.