Country Fried Deer Steak Recipes

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Whisk together the egg and milk in a shallow bowl; set aside.
• Whisk together the flour, crushed saltines, seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and steak seasoning. Dip the steaks in the egg mixture, then press each steak in the flour mixture. Pat the flour mixture into the steaks to coat them completely.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and fry the steaks until they are golden brown, firm, hot in the center, and just turning from pink to grey, about 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

COUNTRY FRIED STEAK

Steps:

• Place 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup milk, and eggs in 3 separate shallow bowls in the working area.
• Mix 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper, and the paprika into the flour and mix well.
• Season both sides of cube steaks with additional salt and pepper, if desired.
• Dip cube steaks in milk, then dredge in seasoned flour.
• Dip floured steaks in egg wash, then again in the seasoned flour.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet on medium heat and do half the cube steaks at a time, or work with two skillets, if you desire.
• Brown the cube steaks on each side, about 8-10 minutes total cooking time; remove from heat and set the steaks aside.
• Drain all but 1 tbsp oil (if any- I don't usually have any, but the steaks are less greasy with less oil) from the pans.
• Add enough butter to the pan to equal 3 tbsp along with the oil.
• Melt the butter and add 3 tbsp flour and stir with a whisk to make a roux, deglazing the bottom of the pan, and cook for a few minutes on LOW heat; do not burn.
• Slowly add the remaining 2 cups milk, and stir or whisk constantly until mixture comes to a boil and thickens; cook for another minute or so and remove from heat.
• Serve Country Fried Steaks (Chicken Fried Steak, as we call it) with plenty of gravy on top, and mashed potatoes on the side (double gravy recipe if you use a LOT of gravy on your potatoes, etc).

COUNTRY FRIED ELK/DEER (WILD GAME) STEAK

Steps:

• First, Thaw your steaks. Then use a meat tenderizer to hammer the steaks on both sides. If you don't have a tenderizer you can use a knife and hit the steak in a parallel hatching pattern, then cross hatch them, on both sides. (BE CAREFUL!) Set aside.
• Second, set out your 3 medium bowls. In the first one put 1 cup flour, and 3 tsp of lemon pepper and mix. The second bowl is your beaten eggs. The third bowl will be 1 cup of breadcrumbs mixed with your barbecue seasoning/season salt.
• Next, put a large skillet on the stove. Melt your 2 to 3 TBSP of vegetable Shortening on medium low.
• (You will want to start with your thickest Steak and end with your thinnest.) Take a steak with your fingers (if you don't mind globby fingers) or a set of tongs, and dredge it in the flour mixture on all sides. Then dredge it in the egg mixture (all sides) followed by the breadcrumb mixture. Carefully place in the skillet. Repeat this process until all steaks are in the skillet.
• Cook for approximately 6 minutes on each side. Check the center of your thickest steak with a knife before removing them from the heat. It should be just slightly pink or medium well done. (Its not a good idea to under or overcook wild game) Place the steak on a paper towel covered serving platter (to absorb the excess oil).
• Serve hot and enjoy!

COUNTRY-FRIED VENISON

Steps:

• Cut tenderloin into eight steaks. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, butter and Liquid Smoke if desired. Add steaks; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours., In a shallow bowl, combine egg and buttermilk. In another bowl, combine flour and seasoned salt. Drain steaks, discarding marinade. Dip steaks in buttermilk mixture, then roll in flour mixture. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook steaks in oil for 12-14 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°, turning occasionally.