Southern Fried Chicken

Ingredients:

• 3 quarts qater
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 (2 to 3 pound) chicken broiler-fryer, cut up
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup bacon drippings

Instructions:

Combine the water and salt in a large bowl, then add the chicken. Cover and chill for 8 hours, then drain the chicken and rinse with cold water, patting dry. Combine the salt and pepper and sprinkle half the mixture over the chicken. Combine the remaining salt and pepper mixture in a large sealable plastic bag. Place 2 pieces of chicken in the bag, seal and shake to coat. Repeat with the remaining chicken. Combine the vegetable oil and bacon drippings in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet or chicken fryer and heat to 360°. Add the chicken, a few pieces at a time, skin side down. Cover and cook for 6 minutes, then uncover and cook for 9 more. Turn the chicken pieces, cover and cook for 6 minutes. Uncover and cook for 5 to 9 minutes, turning during the last 3 minutes for even browning, if neccessary. Drain the chicken on paper towels and keep warm.