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4 servings4 very firm green tomatoes 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal 1-1/4 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/4 cup CRISCO all-vegetable shortening or 1/4 CRISCO stick Cut out stem ends of tomatoes. Slice 1/2 inch thick. Combine cornmeal, salt, sugar and pepper on waxed paper. Coat both sides of tomato slices with mixture. Heat Crisco to 365ºF in electric skillet or on medium-high heat in large heavy skillet. Place single layer of tomato slices in skillet. Brown each side lightly. Cook only until tender. Serve immediately. |
