4 large ripe tomatoes
1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup bacon drippings
1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch thick slices, and sprinkle tomato slices evenly with salt and pepper.
- Let tomato slices stand 30 minutes.
- Pat tomato slices dry, and dredge in breadcrumbs.
- Cook tomato slices, in batches, in hot bacon drippings in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Makes 8 servings
