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Anyone live in or near Gordonsville, VA??? - Barbarainnc - 07-09-2009 I'm looking for a recipe for the batter dipped Fried Chicken that Gordonsville is known for. Gordonsville is known as the Fried Chicken Capital of the World. Anyone know of a recipe??? Thanks for your help!!! Re: Anyone live in or near Gordonsville, VA??? - HomeCulinarian - 07-09-2009 I'm going to western VA next week. Just looked on a map and it's not even close to Gordonsville. Sorry, thought I could help. Re: Anyone live in or near Gordonsville, VA??? - bjcotton - 07-09-2009 Here's the recipe I found for Gordonsville Fried Chicken. Hope it helps: * Exported from MasterCook * Gordonsville Fried Chicken Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : A List Poultry Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 pounds chicken...8-10 pieces 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon black pepper..or to taste 1 tablespoon paprika..sweet (or hot) 2 tablespoons ground sage 2 cups 2% milk 1 large egg beaten peanut oil and 3tbls bacon fat to fry in Combine salt, 1 cup of flour, paprika, pepper, and 1 Tbsp of sage in bowl, stir in the milk and beaten egg to make a thin batter. In the remaining 1 cup of flour roll the chicken..and then dip the chicken pieces in the batter allowing excess to run off. Place chicken on a wire rack in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to set. Heat 3 inches of oil to a temp. of 350 degrees. Put in skinside down chicken cook without cover at 325 degrees for 8 to 12 minutes per side or internal temp. is 170ish for dark meat, and 160ish for white. Drain on wire rack and sprinkle with the remaining 1tbls of sage... S(Internet Address): "http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/283027" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Re: Anyone live in or near Gordonsville, VA??? - Lorraine - 07-09-2009 Well, heck, Gordonsville is really close to us, we go through it to get to one of the B&B's we have done work at. Who knew it was famous for it's fried chicken??? We'll have to check it out! OT I'd love to spend an afternoon in Gordonsville, they seem to have great shops and a few really nice restaurants. Re: Anyone live in or near Gordonsville, VA??? - iCook - 07-11-2009 I thought the story was very interesting. And mildly intrigued especially since Lorraine wasn't aware she was in the presence of 'Chicken Royalty'. I found this interesting story on the www. Quote: Re: Anyone live in or near Gordonsville, VA??? - Lorraine - 07-13-2009 Thanks for the info, Karen. The book sounds really interesting. I found it online, and ordered it. Since he's a history buff (especially local stuff), I think it will make a great Christmas gift. |