Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 (4 ounce) cube steaks
  • 38 saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 4 3/4 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 1/2 cups peanut oil
  • chopped fresh parsley, to garnish

Method

  • sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over steaks.
  • Set aside.
  • combinecracker crumbs, 1 cup flour, baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and red pepper.
  • whisk together 3/4 cup milk and eggs.
  • Dredge steaks in cracker crumb mixture; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in cracker mixture again.
  • POUR oil into a 12-inch skillet;heat to 360 degrees.
  • Do not use a nonstick skillet.
  • I like to use a cast iron skillet for this.
  • Fry steaks 10 minutes.
  • Turn and fry 4 to 5 more minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove to a wire rack on a jellyroll pan.
  • Keep steaks warm in a 225 degree oven.
  • Carefully drain hot oil, reserving cooked bits and 1 tablespoon drippings in skillet.
  • whisk together remaining 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 4 cups milk.
  • Pour mixture into reserved drippings in skillet; cook over medium-high heat, whisking constantly, 10 to 12 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Serve gravy with steaks and mashed potatoes.
  • Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.