Fried Green Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. cornmeal
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
garlic powder to taste
3 medium sliced green tomatoes, cut 3/4-inch
1/2 c. shortening

Preparation

Salt and pepper tomato slices; dip in cornmeal.
Heat about 1/2 cup shortening in skillet on top of stove until hot.
Cook until golden brown on each side.
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.