Country Fried Pork Chops With Bacon Gravy Recipe
Enjoy crispy, golden-brown country-fried pork chops topped with rich, savory bacon gravy. This Southern classic is packed with flavor and perfect for a comforting family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Southern
- 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 grease
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Pork Chops: Pat pork chops dry. In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- In another dish, whisk buttermilk and egg.
- Dip each pork chop in the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry pork chops for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Bacon Gravy: In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving 2 tablespoons of grease.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in crispy bacon and serve the gravy over the pork chops.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops reach 145°F.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits for a full Southern meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop with gravy
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 750 mg