Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

Ingredients

4 cube steaks (about 1/3 lb each)
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt or sea salt, divided
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons TABASCO® Sauce (original)
2 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
Chicken Fried Steak Gravy
4 tablespoons grease
4 tablespoons flour
2 to 3 cups whole milk
½ cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions