From-Scratch Country Chicken Fried Steak with Cannabis Black Pepper Gravy

This is one of the most beloved Deep South dinners—tender steak dredged in seasoned flour, fried until golden and crispy, then covered in thick black pepper gravy made completely from scratch. The gravy is finished with cannabis-infused butter that melts into the roux and turns the sauce silky and rich.

Terpene Pairing

Caryophyllene + Myrcene — peppery warmth that complements the crispy steak and savory gravy.

Suggested Strains

GMO • OG Kush • Northern Lights

Step 1 — Decarboxylation

Ingredients

3.5 grams cannabis flower (medium grind)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 240°F (115°C).
2. Spread cannabis on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake 35–40 minutes, stirring once halfway.
4. Remove and allow to cool completely.

Step 2 — Cannabis Black Pepper Butter

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter
1 cup water
Decarboxylated cannabis
1 tsp cracked black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

1. Melt butter and water over very low heat.
2. Add cannabis.
3. Maintain 160–180°F temperature.
4. Simmer gently 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Strain through cheesecloth.
6. Refrigerate until butter solidifies.
7. Remove butter layer and discard water.
8. Stir in garlic and cracked black pepper.

Step 3 — Chicken Fried Steak

Ingredients

1½ lbs cube steak
2 cups flour
1 tbsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
Oil for frying

Instructions

1. Prepare Dredge
   Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

2. Prepare Egg Wash
   Whisk eggs with buttermilk.

3. Coat Steak
   Dredge steak in flour mixture.

4. Dip in Egg Wash
   Coat steak in egg mixture.

5. Dredge Again
   Return steak to flour mixture for thick crust.

6. Heat Oil
   Heat oil in cast-iron skillet to 350°F.

7. Fry Steak
   Fry steaks 3–4 minutes per side until golden.

8. Drain
   Place on rack or paper towels.

Step 4 — From-Scratch Black Pepper Gravy

Ingredients

3 tbsp pan drippings
3 tbsp flour
2 cups whole milk
2 tbsp cannabis black pepper butter
1 tsp cracked black pepper
Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Leave 3 tbsp drippings in skillet.
2. Add flour and whisk to form roux.
3. Cook 1 minute until golden.
4. Slowly whisk in milk.
5. Simmer 5 minutes until thick.
6. Stir in cannabis black pepper butter.
7. Add pepper and salt to taste.

Serve With

From-scratch mashed potatoes
Buttered green beans
Fresh biscuits