Authentic Southern Fried Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Wash and cut up chicken.
2. 2
   Wash again and drain well in a colander in the sink.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, pour All Purpose Flour in to large brown paper bag and set aside.
4. 4
   Place washed chicken into a large flat bottomed container with high sides and pour on Kosher Salt , covering pieces well on both sides.
5. 5
   Place into refrigerator for one hour.
6. 6
   Remove chicken and shake off excess salt, place into a large deep bowl or zip lock bag.
7. 7
   Add in seasonings to taste and cover in buttermilk.
8. 8
   Return to refrigerator, covered for one hour.
9. 9
   Remove from refrigerator and pour off all of the buttermilk.
10. 10
    Place chicken on a wire rack (with paper toweling underneath to catch the drips) and allow to come to room temperature.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, add the solid Crisco to your iron skillet and bring to 350 degrees
12. 12
    Drop chicken pieces one at a time into the brown paper bag of flour until all pieces are inside.
13. 13
    Fold over edges and shake. (The chicken is already dead, just shake until the chicken is well coated with flour)
14. 14
    Slowly place the chicken carefully into the hot oil so that it doesn't splatter.
15. 15
    Cook on each side approximately 15-18 minutes, until golden brown and the internal temperature is right at 165 degrees in the thickest area of each piece.
16. 16
    Remove from oil and drain well on brown paper bag.
17. 17
    Place on platter and move to 200 degree oven until ready to serve