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 COMMENT:
This dish can be found on any home-style diner menu. The
saltine crackers in the crust give the coating a little extra crunch,
and the gravy is absolutely sinful. In the South, chicken-fried
steak, also referred to as country-fried steak, is the ultimate
comfort food.
INGREDIENTS FOR STEAK:
- 4 (6-8 ounce) cube steaks or round steaks, tenderized
- 2 cups crushed saltine crackers
- 1 cup flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup peanut oil
- salt, black and cayenne pepper to taste
METHOD FOR STEAK:
In a medium bowl, combine cracker crumbs, flour, baking powder,
and season to taste using salt and peppers. In a separate bowl,
whisk together milk and eggs. Set aside. In 12-inch cast iron skillet,
heat ½ cup oil over medium-high heat. Season steaks lightly
using salt and peppers. Dredge seasoned steaks into the flour mixture;
dip into egg wash and then dredge in flour mixture again. Fry one
steak at a time in hot oil for 5-7 minutes on one side, turn and
continue to fry 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove steak
to an oven-safe pan to keep warm. Continue to fry steaks one at
a time using the same procedure, adding oil as necessary until all
are done. Keep steaks warm in a low oven until ready to serve. Carefully
drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tbsp of drippings in
skillet to begin gravy.
INGREDIENTS FOR WHITE GRAVY:
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
METHOD FOR WHITE GRAVY:
In the same skillet with the pan drippings, heat over medium-high
heat. In a mixing bowl, whisk together milk, chicken stock, flour,
salt and pepper. Pour mixture into hot skillet, whisking constantly.
Cook for 5-10 minutes or until thickened. Season to taste using
salt and pepper. Serve a generous portion of gravy over the steaks.
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