Description
Sizzling Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy brings Southern comfort right to your dinner table. Crispy, golden-brown chops smothered in rich, smoky bacon gravy will make your family ask for seconds.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 large eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons bacon grease
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Gather your dredging ingredients: combine 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk 2 large eggs and ¼ cup milk together in a separate bowl.
- Thoroughly coat each pork chop in the seasoned flour mixture, then dunk into the egg wash, and roll again in flour for a thick, crispy coating.
- Allow the breaded chops to rest on a plate for 5 minutes so the coating adheres perfectly.
- Heat ¼ inch vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F, creating an even, shimmering surface.
- Gently lower the breaded pork chops into the hot oil, ensuring they do not overcrowd the pan.
- Fry each chop for 3-4 minutes per side until the exterior turns a deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Transfer the fried chops to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
- In the same skillet, crisp 4 slices of chopped bacon until golden and crunchy.
- Remove bacon bits, reserving 3 tablespoons of the rendered grease in the pan.
- Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour into the bacon grease, whisking continuously for 1-2 minutes to create a smooth roux.
- Pour 2 cups whole milk into the roux slowly, stirring constantly to prevent lumpy gravy.
- Simmer the gravy for 3-4 minutes until it reaches a thick, luxurious consistency.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
- Fold the crispy bacon pieces into the gravy for an extra flavor boost.
- Generously ladle the bacon gravy over the golden-fried pork chops and serve immediately.
Notes
- Selecting bone-in pork chops ensures more flavor and helps prevent drying out during cooking.
- Let the breaded chops rest before frying to help the coating adhere perfectly and create a crispier exterior.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature, which prevents overcooking and keeps the meat juicy.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and use cornstarch for the gravy roux.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg