Chicken Fried Steak with Cream Pork Sausage Gravy

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large, heavy-bottomed saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Ensure there's enough oil for the steaks to be submerged. (5 minutes)

In a shallow bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of white pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. In a separate shallow bowl, beat the eggs with minced garlic and chopped fresh parsley. (3 minutes)

Dredge each pounded beef tenderloin fillet in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Dip the floured fillet into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Then, dredge it once more in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Shake off any excess flour to prevent clumps in the hot oil. (7 minutes)

Carefully place the breaded steaks into the preheated oil, frying them in batches of two to avoid overcrowding the pan. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the steaks from the oil, and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. (10 minutes)

While the steaks are frying, prepare the cream pork sausage gravy. In a medium skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage links until they are deeply browned on all sides. Remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside to cool slightly. Once cooled, finely chop the sausages. (12 minutes)

In the same skillet, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Stir in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, creating a roux. Cook the roux, stirring constantly, until it turns a pale beige color, about 1 minute. This will help thicken the gravy and remove any raw flour taste. (2 minutes)

Gradually whisk in the heavy cream, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Add the chopped cooked sausage to the gravy. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, and cook until the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. (8 minutes)

To serve, place a crispy chicken fried steak on each plate and generously smother it with the creamy pork sausage gravy. Serve immediately and enjoy! (2 minutes)