Description
Southern comfort shines in these Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy, delivering crispy golden perfection and rich flavor. Savory bacon-infused gravy elevates these juicy chops, promising a hearty meal that brings comfort to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) salt
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2 grams) paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon (1 gram) onion powder
Wet Ingredients and Cooking Medium:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) buttermilk
- 1 egg
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Craft a seasoned flour blend by combining flour with an array of spices, creating a robust coating mixture for the pork chops.
- Whisk buttermilk and egg together to form a rich, tangy dipping liquid that will help the seasoned flour adhere perfectly to the meat.
- Submerge each pork chop thoroughly in the buttermilk mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then generously coat with the spiced flour mixture. Allow the coated chops to rest, enabling the breading to set and adhere firmly.
- Warm a skillet with oil to medium-high temperature, creating an ideal environment for achieving a golden, crispy exterior on the pork chops.
- Carefully place the breaded pork chops into the hot oil, cooking each side until a deep golden-brown crust forms and the internal temperature reaches safe consumption levels.
- Remove the fried pork chops and let them drain on absorbent paper towels to remove excess oil, maintaining their crispy texture.
- In the same skillet, render the bacon until it becomes delightfully crisp and releases its flavorful fat, then set the bacon pieces aside.
- Transform the bacon drippings into a luxurious gravy by introducing butter and whisking in flour, creating a roux that will thicken the sauce.
- Gradually pour milk into the roux, continuously whisking to prevent lumps and achieve a smooth, creamy consistency. Season the gravy with salt and pepper to enhance its flavor profile.
- Reincorporate the crispy bacon pieces into the gravy, adding a delightful crunch and smoky essence to the final sauce.
- Lavishly drench the crispy pork chops with the bacon-infused gravy, creating a decadent dish that marries crunchy meat with a rich, creamy sauce.
Notes
- Tenderize pork chops by pounding them to an even thickness, ensuring uniform cooking and preventing dry edges.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 145°F for perfectly cooked, juicy pork without overcooking.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch for coating and gravy thickening.
- Enhance flavor by marinating pork chops in buttermilk for 30 minutes before cooking to increase tenderness and add subtle tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg