Country-fried Steak with Gravy

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

Ingredients

 * 4 cubed steaks
 * ½ cup all purpose flour
 * ⅛ tsp black pepper
 * ¾ cup buttermilk
 * 1 cup finely crushed saltine crackers
 * 1 (10¾ oz) can cream of mushroom soup
 * 1 cup milk
 * 3 tbsp solid vegetable shortening

Directions

 * 1) Combine flour and pepper in shallow dish; pour buttermilk into second dish; spread crushed crackers on plate.
 * 2) Dredge steaks, one at a time, in seasoned flour; dip into buttermilk, then into crushed crackers to coat thoroughly, pressing with fingertips to adhere.
 * 3) Melt shortening in skillet; add steaks; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
 * 4) Remove meat to platter.
 * 5) Stir mushroom soup and milk into drippings in skillet; bring to boil, stirring; remove from heat.
 * 6) Serve steaks accompanied by gravy.