Southern Fried Chicken
["3 (2 lb.) chickens, cut up", "1/4 c. flour", "butter", "vegetable shortening", "1 tsp. salt", "freshly ground black pepper"]
["Mix flour, salt and pepper in a paper bag; put chicken in bag and shake. Melt enough butter and vegetable shortening to cover the bottom 2-inches of a large skillet. Add chicken; cover skillet. Cook slowly for 30 minutes. Uncover; drain fat. Add enough water to cover bottom of skillet. Cover skillet again; simmer for 30 minutes. Serves 6."]
["chickens", "flour", "butter", "vegetable shortening", "salt", "freshly ground black pepper"]