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Originally Posted by Sachita

being southern I love fried chicken although I don't make it that often. Because its such a treat there is a big ritual involved. I brine the bird using herbs and spices. I double drench too. I only use peanut oil to dry my chicken.

I am most loved for my steaks. I can make the best steak you ever ate. One of the keys is to always let your meat get room temp never throw cold meat on a grill unless its chicken. I use a cast iron grill with non-treated charcoal and some real wood.

Being non southern I wind up loving all kinds of southern food and rarely have access to the good stuff, hence my interest in southern cooking.
I am with you Sachita, I rarely have fried chicken or anything fried for that matter but I will go way out of my way for a good fried chicken. It is fascinating to me how many different cooking styles there are for frying chicken. It is very cool to be learning about how you all work with your unique recipes.

Good steak..cant recall the last time I had a good steak. That is another rare treat for me. We did a lot of prime rib over the summer for catered events but that is not the same as a good grilled steak over a fire that adds some flavor to the meat.