3 firm almost ripe tomatoes
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp. milk
1 c. cracker crumbs
1/4 c. lard, butter
salt and pepper to taste

Slice tomatoes into 3/4 inch slices. Combine eggs and milk. Dip each tomato slice in egg mixture and then into cracker crumbs. Melt shortening and fry coated tomato slices. Brown on both sides, turning once. Season with salt and pepper.