Description
Succulent country fried pork chops invite Southern comfort onto dinner plates with crispy golden breading. Hearty meat and creamy gravy promise a satisfying meal that connects home cooks with traditional cuisine you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
Coating Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Whisk buttermilk and eggs together in a wide, shallow container to create a rich, creamy coating liquid.
- Combine flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a separate dish, creating a well-seasoned breading mixture.
- Thoroughly coat each pork chop in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously dredge the wet pork chops in the seasoned flour, pressing gently to help the breading adhere completely.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet to 350°F, allowing the oil to reach the optimal frying temperature.
- Carefully place breaded pork chops into the hot oil, maintaining a consistent medium heat to prevent burning.
- Fry each side for 4-5 minutes until the exterior turns a deep golden brown and develops a crispy, crunchy texture.
- Check internal temperature reaches 145°F using a meat thermometer to ensure safe and thorough cooking.
- Transfer fried pork chops to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Let the pork chops rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and maintain moisture.
Notes
- Tenderize pork chops before dredging to ensure maximum softness and easier coating adhesion.
- Use a meat thermometer for precise doneness, preventing overcooking and maintaining juicy texture.
- Select thick-cut bone-in pork chops for richer flavor and more substantial meat experience.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond or rice flour for similar crispy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg