Hollyhock Hills Fried Chicken

By cprzybyl

Ingredients

• 1 34-lb. chicken
• Kosher salt
• Lard or vegetable shortening
• 2 cups flour

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cut chicken into 8 pieces and season generously with salt; transfer to a bowl and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour or overnight.

2. Over high heat, melt enough lard or vegetable shortening in a deep 12" cast-iron skillet that it reaches a depth of 3⁄4"; heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in fat reads 350.

3. Place flour on a plate. Dredge chicken in flour and fry, turning occasionally, until light brown, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium; fry, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Transfer to a paper towellined plate.
SERVES 2 4