Miss Ora's Fried Chicken Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1 3 to 4-pound chicken, cut into 10 pieces (breasts halved crosswise)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more for seasoning
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• Canola or vegetable oil (for frying; about 4 cups)
• 2 ounces fatback, sliced 1/2" thick, rinsed (optional)
• A deep-fry thermometer