1 fryer, cut up
Self-rising flour
Salt
Black pepper
Garlic
Vinegar
Shortening

Place chicken in a pot, sprinkle with salt and vinegar. Cover with lukewarm water; let stand for 30 minutes. Drain. Combine self-rising flour, salt, garlic powder and black pepper.

Melt solid vegetable shortening in an iron skillet (1 inch grease). Place chicken in hot grease. As it cooks, "tickle" the chicken. Gently move it around with a vegetable lifter. If you have enough grease, you won't have to turn it. Listen to the chicken, "When it gets quiet, its ready to come up". When golden brown (about 20 minutes), lift from grease and drain on racks.