Fried Green Tomatoes

How to make Fried Green Tomatoes Recipe - They can be made into pickles, relishes and preserves as the Pennsylvania Dutch and Shakers do, or they can be sliced and fried.

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:
6 large green tomatoes
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
Butter

Method:
Slice tomatoes 1/2 inch thick. Place in a medium-sized bowl. Add cold salted water to cover. Soak 1 hour; drain.

Combine bread crumbs, sugar and pepper on a plate. Coat drained tomato slices first with flour, then dip in egg and then in bread-crumb mixture.

In a large heavy skillet, heat butter. Add tomato slices. Cook 4 to 5 minutes or until golden on both sides.