Fried Green Tomatoes

4 large green tomatoes
2 cups plain corn meal
1 1/2 tbsp salt
pinch of black pepper
1/2 cup oil

wash the tomatoes and pat dry. Cut tomatoes in 1/4 inch slices.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dip each slice in corn meal and lay
aside on waxed paper. Heat oil. Fry tomato slices until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

From 'A Taste of Georgia' by members of the Newmann Junior Service
League circa 1976