Fried Green Tomatoes

INGREDIENTS:

• 6 large firm green tomatoes
• 1 cup corn meal
• salt and pepper to taste
• Shortening or bacon drippings

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Wash tomatoes
• Cut tomatoes into slices about 1/4 inch thick
• Season tomatoes with salt and pepper
• Roll tomatoes in corn meal
• Fry tomatoes in hot shortening or bacon drippings until browned, turning once
• Drain on paper towels.