Fried Green Tomatoes

This version features a crunchy, cornmeal coating (adapted from a recipe in The Southern Living Cookbook).

This version features a crunchy, cornmeal coating (adapted from a recipe in The Southern Living Cookbook.

Ingredients:

6 large, firm green tomatoes

salt and pepper to taste

1 c. cornmeal

bacon drippings or shortening

rosemary (optional)

tomato wedges (optional)

Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch slices. Season with salt and pepper; dredge in cornmeal. Heat bacon drippings in a heavy skillet over medium heat; add tomatoes, and fry slowly until browned, turning once. Garnish with rosemary and tomato wedges, if desired. Yield: 6-8 servings.

From the August 1996 issue.

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