No matter where I’m living, making Chicken-Fried Steak takes me back to Texas.
Grandma's Secret Trick
My uncle liked his food extra crunchy. So for a crunchier crust on these steaks, Grandma sometimes used equal amounts of flour and cornstarch, rather than just flour, to coat the steaks. The cornstarch fried up crispier, especially at the edges of the crust.
On summer evenings, we would take these turnovers outside and eat them on Grandma’s porch.
After a long day, the aroma of this savory meat loaf always perked up Grandpa’s spirits.
The rich, tangy flavors of this bake remind me of the sandwiches we used to get from the deli on the corner.