Maryland Fried Chicken

Recipe for Maryland fried chicken from an old cookbook.

Ingredients:

• 1 chicken, 3 pounds
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup minced salt pork
• salt and pepper

Preparation:

Cut chicken in pieces. In a wide, shallow bowl, combine beaten eggs, salt and pepper and 2 tablespoons water. Place the bread crumbs in another bowl or plastic bag. Dip chicken pieces in the egg mixture then roll in bread crumbs.

Fry salt pork in a heavy skillet until crisp and browned. Add chicken to the skillet; cook slowly until browned. Season with salt and pepper. Dot with butter; cover and transfer to a preheated 325° oven. Bake until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
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