Description
Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy is a hearty Southern classic featuring tender, crispy pork chops coated in seasoned flour and smothered with a rich, creamy bacon gravy. It’s comfort food at its best — golden, savory, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 3/4 inch thick)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons bacon drippings (reserved)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix 1 cup flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and buttermilk.
- Pat pork chops dry and dredge in seasoned flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat again in flour. Set aside on a plate.
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 3 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
- Add enough vegetable oil to the skillet to reach about 1/4 inch depth. Heat over medium heat.
- Fry pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and place on a paper towel–lined plate.
- For the gravy: In the same skillet, melt butter with reserved bacon drippings. Whisk in 1/2 cup flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in crumbled bacon, season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve pork chops topped with warm bacon gravy.
Notes
- For extra crispy pork chops, let the coated chops rest for 10 minutes before frying.
- If gravy becomes too thick, whisk in a splash of milk to reach the desired consistency.
- Pair with mashed potatoes or biscuits for a true Southern-style meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Southern American