Daddy taught Mommy and Mommy modified it slightly
Steak
Cubed steak
milk
salt
pepper
flour
grease
Pound cube steak thinner if desired. Soak cube steak in a baking dish with milk. Soak meat while getting the rest of the meal ready to cook.
Heat grease (palm shorting, lard, Crisco, etc.) in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat. Place a big pile of flour on some wax paper on the counter. Place one piece of meat in the pile. Salt and pepper the meat. Push the flour into the meat, flipping the meat over to coat both sides. Carefully lay meat in the hot oil. Cook in oil until meat is cooked through and both sides are browned. Try to avoid turning the meat too often as it will loosen the coating. Place cooked meat on a platter in a warmed over until all the meat is cooked.
Gravy
grease from cooked meat
flour
milk
salt
pepper
Scrap the bottom of the skillet to loosen browned on coating. Add flour, stirring well until a thick paste forms. Add a bowl full of milk (app. 4-5 C or so). Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir over medium heat until gravy thickens.
Fried Potatoes
Potatoes
grease
Peel and slice the potatoes. Fry them in the Fry Daddy until cooked.
The first time Daddy made this meal for Mommy I almost fell over! Not growing up in the south, I have never seen so much grease in one place at one time! But, it was one of the most amazing meals I had ever had. It quickly became apparent that my life with Daddy would require complete mastery of this recipe. :) I know the directions are a bit vague, but you will quickly get the hang of it as you make it with me. This is one of Daddy's all time favorite meals ever! Daddy tears up bread and pours gravy over the meat and bread. This is a very messy meal to make but if you clean as you go it isn't too bad and it makes Daddy so happy! I want you children to master this recipe as well. It's a Southerland tradition! :)
Love Always,
Mommy
