Buttermilk Fried Chicken

1: Take your cut and cleaned chicken and place it in a bowl.

2: Mix milk, hot sauce and vinegar in a separate bowl using a whisk.

3: Pour your milk mixture over the chicken and set aside for at least 30 min-1 hr.

4: Add Flour to a shallow bowl.

5: Add seasoning to the flour and mix.

6: After the chicken has marinated, dip each piece into your flour mixture.

7: Place your chicken on a wire rack and let it sit for about 15 min.

8: Season your chicken with the spices listed above; save half of the spices for the flour mixture.

9: In a cast iron skillet, add your Crisco and let it heat up to 355° F.

10: Check if the oil is ready by throwing a little bit of flour in.

11: Once your oil is hot, add in your drumsticks first along with your chicken thighs skin side down.

12: Cover with foil and seal the edges.

13: After about 7 minutes, flip your chicken and cook the other side.

14: Remove the foil once you flip your chicken to prevent sogginess.

15: Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature; it should reach 165° F.

16: Remove your chicken from the skillet and place on a wire rack to drain.

17: Season with more seasoning and wait till it's cooled a little bit.

18: Serve it up and enjoy!