Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak Recipe
Cracker Barrel's famous country fried steak has that golden, crispy crust with tender, juicy beef inside!The trick to getting that crunchy coating is double-dipping in the flour mixture, making sure every inch is covered.A quick press of the steak into the flour helps the breading stick so it doesn’t fall off while frying.I like to use well-seasoned cast iron for frying because it holds heat evenly, giving the steak that deep golden color.The creamy gravy made from the pan drippings is what makes this dish complete—don’t overlook this!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Cube Steak
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Saltine-Style Cracker Crumbs
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1/4 cup Oil for frying
Instructions
- Begin by blending the flour, cracker crumbs, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
- Pour the buttermilk into another bowl.
- Dip each cube steak in the buttermilk, ensuring it is fully covered.
- Coat the steak in your flour and cracker crumb mix.
- Press the mixture onto the steak to guarantee adherence.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once hot, place the coated steaks into the pan gently.
- Cook each steak for about 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and crispy.
- Once cooked, move the steaks to a plate lined with paper towels to soak up any excess oil.