Fried Green Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. cornmeal
1/2 c. flour
1 Tbsp. sugar
4 to 5 tomatoes, sliced 1/2-inch thick
shortening (for frying)
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.
Dredge tomatoes in mix on both sides to coat them well.
Use enough shortening to make 1/4-inch depth when heated in skillet.
Heat skillet to medium-high.
Fry tomatoes a few at a time, without touching each other, about 2 minutes on each side.
They should be golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.