Classic Southern Fried Chicken

Name: Classic Southern Fried Chicken
Yield: 4
Ingredients: One 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's; 1 teaspoon seasoned pepper, such as Lawry's; 24 ounces solid vegetable shortening, such as Crisco

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"In The Help, the character Minny reveres Crisco, calling it "the most important invention in the kitchen since jarred mayonnaise." She uses Crisco to fry chicken to perfection, admiring the way the vegetable shortening "bubbles up like a song" as it cooks...."

INGREDIENTS

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One 4-pound chicken, cut into 8 pieces

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2 large eggs

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1/2 cup whole milk

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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

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1 tablespoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's

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1 teaspoon seasoned pepper, such as Lawry's

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24 ounces solid vegetable shortening, such as Crisco

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