Fried Green Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 to 4 large firm green tomatoes
1/2 c. milk
1/4 c. flour
1 egg
1/2 c. cornmeal
shortening or oil

Preparation

Slice tomatoes about 1/8 to 1/4-inch thick.
Beat egg and milk in bowl; combine flour and cornmeal.
Dip each slice individually in milk and egg mixture and then in flour and meal mixture.
Have shortening about 1/2-inch deep in heavy skillet.
When shortening is hot, place tomatoes in and fry until brown on both sides.
Salt and pepper to taste.