FRIED CHICKEN LIKE GUS'
(Added May, 2003)

Recipe Source: Saveur Cooks Authentic American.

• 1 (3-1/2 lb.) chicken, rinsed, cut into 8 pieces
• 1 quart buttermilk
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper (generous amount)

Peanut oil for frying ...

-- Trim the excess fat and skin from chicken pieces (but don't remove all the skin).
 
-- Arrange chicken pieces in a single layer in a non-reactive pan.
 
-- Pour buttermilk over chicken and toss to make sure each piece is well coated.
 
-- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
 
-- Combine flour, paprika, cayenne, salt and pepper (at Gus', it's a little heavy on the pepper) in a large plastic bag.
 
-- Drop chicken pieces into the bag, one at a time, and shake until well coated with flour mixture.
 
-- Pour oil in a large cast iron skillet. (At Gus', it's a deep skillet for deep frying.)
 
-- Heat oil until it's hot but not smoking.
 
-- Add chicken, the largest pieces first, skin side down.
 
-- Work in batches, if necessary.
 
-- Reduce heat to medium.
 
-- Cook, turning once, 12-15 minutes per side. (At Gus', chicken is done when it floats to the top.)
 
-- Drain and season to taste with salt and pepper.

Gus’ World Famous Fried Chicken is located at 520 Highway 70 in Mason. Hours are typically 11a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday; 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Sunday. No credit cards are accepted, so bring cash or a local check. For more info, you can contact Gus’ original Mason, TN eatery at 901 294-2028. Gus’ has also opened a Downtown Memphis location at 310 S. Front Street. Their phone number is (901) 527-4877. Don’t forget to bring enough money for a Gus’ T-shirt, which will make you new friends wherever you might roam.

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