Description
Hearty country fried pork chops with bacon gravy invite home cooks into Southern comfort cuisine. Crispy golden breading and rich smoky sauce promise a satisfying meal that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dinner table.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 4 bone-in pork chops (3/4-inch thick)
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoned coating by blending flour with aromatic spices like salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a shallow container.
- Create a wet dipping solution by whisking buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl.
- Thoroughly coat each pork chop: first roll in the spiced flour mixture, then submerge in the egg mixture, and finally return to the flour for a complete, textured covering.
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F) until it shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place coated pork chops into the hot oil, cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side until a rich golden-brown crust forms and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer cooked pork chops to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- In the same skillet, render bacon pieces until crisp and deep brown, removing them while reserving exactly 2 tablespoons of rendered fat.
- Sprinkle additional flour into the bacon drippings, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a golden roux.
- Slowly introduce milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps and create a smooth, creamy gravy.
- Season gravy with salt and pepper, then fold in the crispy bacon pieces.
- Generously ladle the bacon-studded gravy over the golden pork chops and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Ensure pork chops are evenly coated by gently pressing flour mixture into meat for a crispier crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee perfectly cooked pork without drying out the meat.
- For gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond or rice flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Swap buttermilk with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk mixed with apple cider vinegar for lactose-intolerant diners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 660 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 29 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg