Fried Green Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Wash tomatoes; remove stem ends.
2. 2
   Cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices.
3. 3
   Combine meal, salt and pepper; coat tomato slices with meal mixture.
4. 4
   Brown in shortening on one side; turn.
5. 5
   Reduce heat; cook until slices are brown on both sides.
6. 6
   Serve hot. Yield:
7. 7
   4 to 5 servings.