Country Fried Steak and Milk Gravy

Yummy Comfort Food at its best.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4 (4 ounce)  cube steaks
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 3⁄4 teaspoons ground black pepper, divided
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 2  eggs, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup  lard
• 1  cup milk

Directions

1. Season meat with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper; set aside.
2. In a shallow dish, mix flour with 1 teaspoon of the pepper. Dredge each steak in flour. Dip in beaten egg, then dredge in flour again.
3. Heat lard in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Fry steaks 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
4. Pour off all but 2 tablespoons of the fat.
5. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the dredging flour into oil. Cook over medium heat for 1 minute, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of skillet. Gradually whisk in milk. Cook, stirring frequently, 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoons pepper; gravy should be quite peppery.