Cullen's
Country Fried Steak
1cup vegetable oil
1 pound round steak, cut into 4 (4-ounce) pieces
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Poultry seasoning seasoning
1 egg, beaten
3 cups plus 3 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Heat the oil in a heavy 9-inch cast iron skillet, to 360 degrees F. Season the
steak with salt , pepper and poultry seasoning. Combine the egg with 3
tablespoons of the milk. Put 1 1/2 cups of the flour in a 1/2 Gal. zipper-lock
plastic storage bag and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the steaks in the
flour, coating each piece e. Dip the steak in the egg wash, coating it
completely. Dredge again in the flour. Fry the steaks in the hot oil, until
golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Season with salt and pepper. Carefully pour off the oil, leaving behind about
1/4 cup along with the brown bits. Reduce heat to medium and add the remaining 3
tablespoons flour ; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, whisking constantly. Add the
remaining 3 cups milk, 1/2 cup at a time, whisking constantly. Bring to a boil,
then reduce the heat to medium-low. Season with salt and plenty of pepper. Cook
for 8 to 10 minutes, whisking constantly. The gravy should be thick enough to
coat the back of a spoon
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