Description
Succulent Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy invite southern comfort to your dinner table, delivering crispy golden perfection and rich, smoky flavor. Home cooks savor this hearty classic that promises a delicious journey through traditional American cuisine.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
Breading and Seasonings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Binding and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Gravy Ingredients:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a seasoned flour mixture by combining flour with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish. Thoroughly blot pork chops with paper towels to ensure maximum coating adhesion.
- Whisk buttermilk and egg together in a separate bowl, creating a rich wet dredging liquid. Immerse each pork chop into the buttermilk mixture, then generously coat with the seasoned flour, pressing gently to help the breading adhere.
- Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet to 350°F. Carefully place coated pork chops into the hot oil, cooking for approximately 4-5 minutes per side until the exterior turns a deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer cooked pork chops to a wire rack, allowing excess oil to drain while maintaining their crispy texture. In the same skillet, render chopped bacon until it becomes perfectly crisp and releases its flavorful fat.
- Remove bacon pieces, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet. Add butter and sprinkle flour, creating a roux by whisking continuously for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste and develop a rich color.
- Gradually pour milk into the roux, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Simmer the gravy until it reaches a smooth, thick consistency, approximately 3-4 minutes. Reintroduce crispy bacon pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Plate the golden-fried pork chops and generously ladle the bacon-studded gravy over the top, serving immediately while hot and crisp.
Notes
- Ensure pork chops are completely dry before dredging to achieve a crispy, golden-brown crust that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly cooked, juicy pork chops without overcooking.
- For gluten-free option, swap all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the same crunchy texture.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium bacon and limiting added salt, making this indulgent dish slightly healthier without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 530 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg