Smothered Wing Dings

Directions

1. 1
   Put wing dings to soak in water and salt for approximately 24 hours or overnight.
2. 2
   After soaking, rinse wing dings after draining salt water.
3. 3
   Sprinkle wing dings with black pepper and garlic powder.
4. 4
   Put flour in bag; shake wing dings in flour bag. Melt shortening until hot.
5. 5
   Place floured wing dings in hot shortening; fry until golden brown.
6. 6
   Drain shortening and pour 2 cups water over wing dings and let simmer with covered skillet. Simmer until it makes a gravy.
7. 7
   Serve hot.
8. 8
   Makes 6 to 8 servings.