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Crispy Chicken Fried Venison with Country Gravy

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Tenderized venison steaks seasoned and double-dredged in buttermilk and seasoned flour, then fried until crispy golden brown and topped with rich, peppered country gravy. A hearty Southern-style comfort food classic.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds venison steak (hind quarter or shoulder cuts)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups buttermilk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup cooking oil (plus more if needed)
  • For the Country Gravy:
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cut venison into ¼ to ⅓-pound portions and tenderize each steak using a meat mallet until evenly flattened.
  2. Season both sides of each steak with salt and black pepper.
  3. In one shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk and eggs. In another, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, pepper, sage, and cayenne.
  4. Dredge each steak in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip in the buttermilk-egg mixture, let drip, and dredge again in the flour. Set aside on a wire rack.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet to 325°F (163°C). Fry steaks in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Add oil as needed.
  6. Place fried steaks on a clean wire rack to maintain crispness.
  7. For the gravy: melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour and stir for 2 minutes.
  8. Gradually add milk while whisking to avoid lumps. Simmer until thick and creamy.
  9. Season gravy with salt and black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve crispy venison steaks with warm country gravy poured on top.

Notes

  • Use a meat mallet to ensure tenderness and even cooking.
  • Keep cooked steaks on a wire rack to avoid sogginess.
  • Adjust cayenne for more or less heat.
  • Gravy can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.

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