c("Wash tomatoes, but do not peel.", "Cut into 3/4-inch slices.", "Place on paper towels  to drain.", "Combine flour, salt, sugar and pepper.", "Dust tomatoes in flour mixture  on both sides.", "Add evaporated milk to rmaining flour mixture to make a thick  batter.", "Dip floured tomatoes in batter.", "Fry in hot oil 1/2-inch deep until  golden brown on both sides.")