Fried Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Get a large frying pan and place the vegetable oil and butter in it, but do not melt yet.
2. 2
   Rinse off tomatoes.
3. 3
   Slice tomatoes 1/4 inch thick.
4. 4
   Beat egg in a small mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
5. 5
   Set aside.
6. 6
   Combine the corn meal (or flour), salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Place this last mixture in a shallow bowl (wide cereal or soup size).
8. 8
   Dip the tomatoes in the egg batter first, then coat the tomato with the corn meal (or flour) mixture.