Ingredients for Aunt Merle's Chicken Fried Steak
- 4-6 (1/2 inch thick) cube steaks
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Warm Water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 inch hot vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion
Missing an ingredient for this Aunt Merle's Chicken Fried Steak? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.
How to Make Aunt Merle's Chicken Fried Steak
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Dip each piece of steak (about 1 inch thick) into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring both sides are coated.
- In a shallow dish, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Dredge each buttermilk-soaked steak in the seasoned flour, pressing gently to adhere. Place in a heavy skillet with at least 1/4 inch of hot oil (vegetable or canola).
- Reduce heat to medium. Cook the steaks until golden brown and crispy on each side, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. You'll know it's ready when you can easily flip it and the brown crust remains intact.
- Once cooked, immediately transfer the steaks to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Cover with foil to keep warm while you cook the remaining steaks.
- Serve immediately with white rice and your favorite milk gravy (recipe not included).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
35 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
39g
Carbs
4g
