Old Virginia Fried Steak, ca. 1824 | James Beard Foundation

Ingredients

• 4 cups bread crumbs from low-sugar bread, such as French bread or panko
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs, beaten well
• 1/4 cup cold water
• Four 4-ounce veal leg cutlets
• Kosher salt as needed
• Freshly ground black pepper as needed
• Lard or vegetable oil for pan-frying
• 1 cup onions, sliced very thinly lengthwise
• 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, very thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup dry sherry such as Amontillado or Fino
• 1/4 cup veal or beef stock
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• Juice of half a lemon