Fried Green Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Keep wet and dry ingredients separate.
2. 2
   Mix egg and buttermilk in a shallow dish.
3. 3
   Mix flour, cornmeal and salt in a shallow dish.
4. 4
   Working in batches, dip tomato slices into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip back into dish.
5. 5
   Coat with flour mixture. Fry in hot bacon drippings in a large skillet until browned, turning once with tongs.
6. 6
   Transfer to colander to drain.
7. 7
   Stand upright to prevent sogginess.