Enjoy crispy, golden-brown country-fried pork chops topped with a savory bacon gravy. This Southern comfort dish is packed with flavor, making it a perfect family dinner option. Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits for a hearty meal.
Author:Emilia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dinner, Main Course
Method:Frying
Cuisine:Southern, American
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Pork Chops:
4 bone-in pork chops
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Bacon Gravy:
4 slices bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons bacon drippings
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Pork Chops: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk and egg.
Dredge the Pork Chops: Dip each pork chop in the buttermilk mixture, then coat in the flour mixture. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Fry the Pork Chops: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Make the Bacon Gravy: In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside. Add butter to the drippings, then whisk in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
Finish the Gravy: Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in crispy bacon.
Serve: Pour bacon gravy over fried pork chops and enjoy!
Notes
For extra crispy chops, double-dip in the buttermilk and flour mixture.
Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F internally.
Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits for a complete meal.