Fried Green Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 5 green tomatoes
1 1/8 c. all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 lb. bacon
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 c. bread crumbs
2 c. milk

Preparation

Slice each tomato into 3 thick slices.
Pour evaporated milk in small bowl and place 1 cup flour and the bread crumbs in separate piles on waxed paper.
Dip tomatoes in flour, then milk, then crumbs, coating well.
Place in refrigerator to dry for about one hour.
Fry bacon in large skillet until crisp; remove and set aside.
In bacon drippings, saute tomato slices until brown.
Pour off all but two tablespoons of drippings.
Add remaining flour; cook and stir for two minutes more.
Season to taste.
To serve, place tomato slice on plate; pour sauce over and top with a bacon slice.
Yields 8 servings.