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Tomato Cakes
 
1 can (14-16 oz) chopped tomatoes
1 tube saltines (1/4 of a box), crushed
1/4 onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Lard or solid vegetable shortening

Drain about 1/2 the liquid off the tomatoes.  Mix together tomatoes,
onion, and crushed saltines.  Let sit for 15-30 minutes so the
tomato juice soaks into the saltines.  Stir again to even distribute
ingredients, and melt lard or shortening in skillet (cast iron
works best) over medium-high heat.  When lard is hot enough (test
by flicking a drop of water in from a safe distance; if it sizzles
the lard is hot), shape mixture into patties and fry.  Brown
thoroughly on both sides.  Serve as side dish or main course; goes
very well with homemade macaroni an d cheese.

Printable version: tomato-cakes.txt.