DAVID'S CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK WITH REDEYE GRAVY

Steps:

• Place steaks between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap, and flatten to 1/4-inch thickness, using flat side of a meat mallet.
• Lightly pound steak, using textured side of meat mallet.
• Wrap tightly with plastic wrap, and chill 1hour.
• Combine flour and next 3 ingredients in a bowl.
• Wish together eggs and next 2 ingredients in a separate bowl.
• Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt and black pepper.
• Dip steaks in egg mixture, and dredge in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
• Repeat procedure two more times.
• Fry steaks, 1 at a time, in hot oil in a nonstick skillet over med-high heat 4-6 minutes on each side or until golden.
• Drain on a wire rack in a jelly-roll pan.
• Serve with Redeye Gravy--melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add bacon and cook, stirring occasionally 5-7 minutes or until done.
• Add ham and next 3 ingredients; saute 3-4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
• Decrease heat to med-low; add flour.
• Cook, stirring constantly, 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Slowly whisk in milk and next 2 ingredients; bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
• Decrease heat to low.
• Simmer, stirring often, 14-18 minutes or until thickened.
• Remove from heat; stir in chives and pepper.