Cold Smoked Country Fried Steak Recipe

Preparation Steps

1. 1

   Prepare the Steak

   Marinate the cube steaks in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.

2. 2

   Make the Breading

   In a bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Bread the Steak

   Remove the steaks from the buttermilk and dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.

4. 4

   Cold Smoke the Steak

   Using a cold smoker, smoke the breaded steaks for approximately 1 hour. If you don't have a cold smoker, you can skip this step.

5. 5

   Fry the Steak

   In a large skillet, heat the cooking oil over medium-high heat. Fry the smoked steak pieces until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side.

6. 6

   Make the Mushroom Gravy

   In the same skillet, remove excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons. Add butter, then sauté the sliced mushrooms until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

7. 7

   Finish the Gravy

   Add flour to the mushrooms, stirring for about 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, cooking until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. 8

   Serve

   Place the fried steak over a bed of mashed potatoes, generously ladle the mushroom gravy over the top, and serve with your choice of homemade fixin’s and cheddar cornbread muffins.