Frugal Fried Green Tomatoes

Ingredients

• 6  tomatoes green cored cut into 1/16-inch slices
• 3 servings salt and ground pepper black to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• paper towels
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Place cornmeal in a bowl; dip and coat each tomato slice until thoroughly coated.
3. Place coated tomato slices side by side in the hot oil; fry until coating is browned and crusty, 1 to 2 minutes per side.
4. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt and black pepper. Repeat with remaining tomato slices.