Description
Crispy Southern country fried pork chops deliver pure comfort on a plate, blending golden-brown crunch with savory Southern charm. Generations of home cooks have perfected this classic dish that you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) milk
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Create a seasoned flour blend by mixing dry ingredients in a wide, flat container, ensuring even distribution of spices.
- Prepare an egg wash in a separate bowl by whisking milk and eggs until thoroughly combined.
- Dredge each pork chop completely in the seasoned flour, ensuring total coverage of the meat’s surface.
- Submerge the floured chop into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
- Return the chop to the seasoned flour, pressing gently to create a thick, crispy coating.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large cast-iron skillet to 350°F, maintaining a consistent medium temperature.
- Carefully place coated pork chops into the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
- Cook each side for 4-5 minutes, watching for a deep golden-brown crust and internal temperature of 145°F.
- Remove chops using tongs and drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to preserve crispiness.
- Let the meat rest for 3-5 minutes before serving to allow juices to redistribute and coating to set.
Notes
- Customize the spice blend by adjusting cayenne pepper for heat lovers or reducing it for mild palates.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork reaches 145°F internal temperature for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Opt for buttermilk instead of regular milk to create a tangier, more tender coating that helps tenderize the meat.
- Transform this recipe gluten-free by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for a crispy alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 26 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg