Fried Green Tomatoes

This is a very tasty southern dish. When summer time comes, I just can't eat enough of these things.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup white cornmeal
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 3  large green tomatoes, sliced
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 6  tablespoons olive oil or 6  tablespoons  vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine the first 3 ingredients in a small bowl, stir well.
2. Dip the tomato slices in the beaten egg.
3. Dredge in the corn meal mixture, coating well on both sides.
4. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
5. Add 1 layer of coated tomato slices and fry 3 to 5 minutes or until brown, turning only once.
6. Remove from skillet, drain and set aside; keep warm.
7. Repeat the procedures until all tomatoes are done, adding more oil with each new batch serve immediately.