Ruby’s Fried Green Tomatoes

4-5 green tomatoes
1/2 cup meal
1/2 tsp. salt
3 Tbsp. vegetable shortening
1/2 cup flour
Dash of pepper

Wash tomatoes and dry. Cut into 1/4 inch slices, and coat in mixture of flour and meal. Place in skillet where the shortening has been melted to a moderately hot temperature and fry turning the slices until they are golden brown.