1 (2 - 2 1/2 lb.) frozen disjointed chicken
1 c. all purpose flour
2 c. buttermilk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
2 c. Crisco (enough to have fat 1 1/2" to 2" deep)

Combine flour, salt and pepper and put in paper bag. Coat chicken pieces in buttermilk, then shake in bag until well covered with seasoned flour.

Melt shortening in heavy skillet until very hot. Add chicken to pan, reduce to medium heat and cook until underside is golden brown, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Turn and cook until other side is brown then reduce heat to low, cover and cook 10 minutes longer.