Fried Green Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 large green tomatoes (unpeeled)
dry bread crumbs, lightly salted
3 Tbsp. bacon fat
1 egg, beaten

Preparation

Slice tomatoes a little over 1/4-inch thick.
Heat bacon fat in a heavy skillet.
Dip tomato slices in egg; coat with bread crumbs.
Fry over medium heat until golden brown on both sides and tender throughout when pricked with a fork.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve hot as a dinner or breakfast vegetable.
Yields 4 servings.