Fried Green Tomatoes

If you haven't seen the movie, you probably have at least heard of it. No, this isn't about the movie and, yes, fried green tomatoes is something of an acquired taste. They are wonderfully tart, and they are identified with the Old South, as much as hot dogs are identified with baseball!

This is a great side dish to add some zing to your dinner. It's tart, it's crunchy, and just darned good, especially in the summertime, when fresh tomatoes are in season.

Green Tomatoes (as many as you want to cook...allow at least four slices per person)
2 cups White Corn Meal
1/2 cup Flour
Cooking oil (peanut or corn oil, enough to provide about 1 inch deep in pan.)
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
Salt and Pepper to taste
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• Place cooking oil in large frying pan and place on medium heat.
• Wash and slice tomatoes (slice about 1/4 inch thick)
• Combine egg and milk in medium sized bowl and beat enough for good mix
• Place corn meal and flour on a separate large plate and mix with dash of salt and pepper
• Dredge tomato slices in cornmeal mix, shake off excess
• Dip tomato slices in egg/milk wash
• Dredge in the cornmeal mix again to coat thoroughly
• Placed coated slices in frying pan without sides touching
• Cook until golden brown on both sides (only about 2 minutes)
• Remove and place on paper towels to absorb oil.
Serve HOT!