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Fried
Round Steak
The Wide, Wide World of Texas Cooking
Servings: 4
Though Texas is a world in itself, it is also
a Southern world, and many of its favorite dishes are wholly Southern.
Fried Steak, for instance, of which there are many varieties.
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Ingredients
1 (¾-inch) thick round steak
flour
salt and pepper
buttermilk
lard or bacon drippings |
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Cooking Method
Have the butcher cut a slice of round steak about ¾-inch thick, its
weight depending on the number of diners.
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With a rolling pin or
bottle, pound the steak to ½-inch thickness.
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Cut it into
convenient serving portions.
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Dip in buttermilk, then dredge in
flour that has been seasoned with salt and pepper.
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Heat lard or
drippings in a large iron skillet.
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When almost at the smoking
point, add the steak and sear very quickly on both sides.
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Reduce
heat and fry until brown on one side, turn and brown the other.
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Drain quickly on paper.
Serve with White Gravy. |
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