Fried Steak, American Style

Floured tenderloin or porterhouse fried and buttered.

Tenderloin or porterhouse steak is to be selected for this, put it on a clean block, beat it well, but not hard enough to make it look ragged, sprinkle over pepper and salt and dredge with flour on both sides. Place in a hot fryingpan, cover and fry until done, turning frequently. Before it gets hard butter well and place on a hot dish, pepper again, and if desired pour over a tablespoonful of chili vinegar and a tablespoonful of made mustard, and pour the hot gravy over all. Sift powdered cracker over, and serve.