Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak

Name: Cracker Barrel Country Fried Steak (Elevated)
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 Prime Ribeye Steaks - 6oz each, thinly pounded; 4 cups Water; 1/4 cup Kosher Salt; 2 tbsp Brown Sugar; 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns - cracked; 2 cups All-Purpose Flour; 1/2 cup Potato Starch; 1/4 cup Panko Breadcrumbs; 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Salt; 2 Large Eggs; 1/4 cup Buttermilk; 1 tbsp Hot Sauce; 1/4 cup Duck Fat; 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour; 4 cups Beef Stock - homemade preferred; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 1 tbsp Cognac; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/4 tsp Salt; Clarified Butter For Frying

⏱1h 30m

👥4

🔥900 cal

Hard

🍽️American

A premium take on Country Fried Steak, utilizing high-quality ingredients and a refined technique for an exceptional dining experience.

4 Prime Ribeye Steaks - 6oz each, thinly pounded

4 cups Water

1/4 cup Kosher Salt

2 tbsp Brown Sugar

1 tbsp Black Peppercorns - cracked

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⏱1h 30m

👥4

🔥900 cal

Hard

🍽️American

A premium take on Country Fried Steak, utilizing high-quality ingredients and a refined technique for an exceptional dining experience.

#Comfort Food #American #Beef #Fried #Gourmet

Instructions

Brine the Steaks: Combine all Brine ingredients in a bowl. Add Ribeye Steaks and brine for 4-6 hours.
Prepare the Breading: In a shallow dish, combine all Breading ingredients.
Prepare the Egg Wash: In another shallow dish, whisk together Eggs, Buttermilk, and Hot Sauce.
Coat the Steaks: Dredge each brined Ribeye Steak in the Breading, then dip in the Egg Wash, and finally coat again in the Breading, ensuring it's fully covered.
Fry the Steaks: Heat Clarified Butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked to desired doneness.
Prepare the Gravy: In a separate saucepan, melt Duck Fat over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Deglaze with Cognac: Carefully deglaze the pan with Cognac, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Continue Gravy: Gradually whisk in Beef Stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in Heavy Cream and season with Black Pepper and Salt.
Serve: Serve the Country Fried Steaks immediately, smothered in Gravy.

Ingredients

4 4 Prime Ribeye Steaks - 6oz each, thinly pounded
4 cups 960 mL Water
1/4 cup 60 mL Kosher Salt
2 tbsp 30 mL Brown Sugar
1 tbsp 15 mL Black Peppercorns - cracked
2 cups 240 g All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup 60 g Potato Starch
1/4 cup 30 g Panko Breadcrumbs
1 tbsp 15 mL Smoked Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Cayenne Pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Black Pepper
1 tsp 5 mL Salt
2 2 Large Eggs
1/4 cup 60 mL Buttermilk
1 tbsp 15 mL Hot Sauce
1/4 cup 60 g Duck Fat
1/4 cup 30 g All-Purpose Flour
4 cups 960 mL Beef Stock - homemade preferred
1/2 cup 120 mL Heavy Cream
1 tbsp 15 mL Cognac
1/2 tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
1/4 tsp 1.25 mL Salt
Clarified Butter Clarified Butter For Frying

Equipment

Shallow Dishes
Large Skillet
Saucepan
Whisk
Bowl

Instructions

Brine the Steaks: Combine all Brine ingredients in a bowl. Add Ribeye Steaks and brine for 4-6 hours.
Prepare the Breading: In a shallow dish, combine all Breading ingredients.
Prepare the Egg Wash: In another shallow dish, whisk together Eggs, Buttermilk, and Hot Sauce.
Coat the Steaks: Dredge each brined Ribeye Steak in the Breading, then dip in the Egg Wash, and finally coat again in the Breading, ensuring it's fully covered.
Fry the Steaks: Heat Clarified Butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the coated steaks for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked to desired doneness.
Prepare the Gravy: In a separate saucepan, melt Duck Fat over medium heat. Whisk in Flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Deglaze with Cognac: Carefully deglaze the pan with Cognac, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Continue Gravy: Gradually whisk in Beef Stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in Heavy Cream and season with Black Pepper and Salt.
Serve: Serve the Country Fried Steaks immediately, smothered in Gravy.

Nutrition per serving

Calories 900

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