I used cube steaks. I seasoned them well with salt, pepper, Mrs. Dash Original and onion powder and refrigerated them overnight. I seasoned the buttermilk with some tobasco sauce. The flour was seasoned with some seasoned salt, pepper, Mrs. Dash Original and Mrs. Dash Garlic and Herb. Everyone loved them. However, this is not my favorite meal. I don't care for my meat well done...I would rather it be medium rare. This is not a meal that I will fix often.

Oh Robin you've made my mouth water and the memories of Sunday dinner at our house as a child come flooding back. My dad made the best fried chicken. It was and is a fairly simple recipe. Being health and weight conscience I only make it for special occassions. My kids still ask for Pop's fried chicken on their b-days. Coat and Season chicken, (can use boneless breasts or other parts after soaking in ice, salted water for about an hour) with flour and salt and pepper. Dip coated chicken in an egg and milk mixture, again with s&p. Then take a brown grocery bag. Put flour, (start with 2 or three cups (depending on how many pieces you are coating. More s&p) Place chicken pieces only one or two at a time in the bag and shake, shake, shake until pieces are nicely coated. After all pieces are coated, place chicken in frig while heating Crisco shortening in a cast iron skillet. When shortening is melted take a drop or two of water, when shortening sizzles the pan is ready for the chicken. Do only a few pieces at a time. Leave lots of room in the pan for chicken to fry. When golden brown remove chicken. Place on paper towels and remove excess fat. Season to taste while chicken is still hot! We never made a gravy for it, never saw the need! Enjoy. Now I need some of Pop's Fried Chicken! :)

I got this from here, I think, years and years ago. It's the BEST! Leila's Crispy Buttermilk Fried Chicken Makes approximately 8 servings This wonderful fried chicken was prepared for my family by Leila - an amazing woman who worked for us and practically raised my brother and I up from pups. It is full of delicious flavor and has the kind of crispy coating that you'll never forget. It is also fried chicken, so nowadays it's something that is served for special occasions only! 3-4 pounds cut-up frying chicken 2 cups buttermilk 2 cups self-rising flour Ground black pepper, to taste Paprika, to taste Garlic powder, to taste Vegetable oil for frying Step 1 - Cut your chicken into parts and wash well. Place in a large bowl and pour buttermilk over. Allow to sit for at least an hour. Step 2 - Mix and sift together flour, black pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Step 3 - Pour enough oil in a large, cast iron skillet to fill it about an inch deep. Heat to 375 degrees. Use a thermometer to carefully regulate the temperature and prevent the oil from burning. Step 4 - Remove each piece of chicken from the buttermilk and shake to remove the excess. Dredge in the seasoned flour. Step 5 - Drop pieces in the hot oil, four at a time. Do not crowd, as this will reduce the temperature of the oil and cause the chicken to absorb more grease. I like starting with dark meat pieces first and saving the white meat for the last. Cook each piece six minutes per side. Turn when the underside is nice and brown. To ensure doneness, cut a small hole in the thickest part - the juices should run clear. Step 6 - Serve and enjoy - either hot from the pan or room temperature! Despite some of the nutritional counts of this recipe, it is practically unbeatable for bringing back the taste (and smell) of home.

Sounds delicious! Might be on my agenda this weekend, as I'm preparing birthday lunch for my now 11 year old GS!