Fried Green Tomatoes
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INGREDIENTS 4 large green tomatoes 1 teaspoon salt Pinch of black pepper 2 cups coarse ground yellow cornmeal Lard or vegetable shortening Slice green tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices, sprinkle generously with salt. Let stand for 10 to 15 minutes. Blot dry with paper towels, and sprinkle with pepper. Dip the tomato slices into the cornmeal. In a large skillet heat lard until it begins to smoke, and fry the tomato slices until brown on both sides. Serve immediately.