Fried Green Tomatoes

Prep Time: 5 Min	Cook Time: 15 Min	Ready In: 20 Min	Serving Size: 3

Ingredients
1 large egg
1/4 cup buttermilk
Red pepper sauce, to taste
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
3 medium size green tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
2 T. olive oil & bacon drippings

Directions

In a shallow bowl, whisk the egg, buttermilk and hot pepper sauce. In a cup, mix the salt and pepper. Spread the cornmeal on a plate. Dip the tomato slices in the egg mixture, sprinkle with the salt mixture, then coat with the cornmeal. In a cast iron skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderate heat. Slide in about half of the tomato slices, without crowding, and cook for two minutes on each side or until golden-brown; then transfer to paper towels to drain. Repeat with the remaining oil and tomatoes.

Note: Serve immediately, as they lose their crispy texture upon standing. Try these with salsa, sour cream or corn relish for a different taste.