Description
These country fried pork chops with bacon gravy are crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and smothered in a rich, savory gravy made with real bacon drippings. A Southern-style comfort dish that’s perfect for hearty dinners!
Ingredients
Serves 4
For the pork chops:
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4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the bacon gravy:
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4 slices bacon
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups milk
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Marinate pork chops: Place pork chops in a shallow dish and cover with buttermilk. Let sit for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for more flavor).
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Prepare flour mixture: In a separate bowl, mix flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge marinated pork chops in the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
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Fry pork chops: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry pork chops for about 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Cook bacon: In the same skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble; reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings.
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Make gravy: Add flour to the bacon drippings and whisk until golden brown. Slowly whisk in milk and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in crumbled bacon.
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Serve: Pour the warm bacon gravy over the pork chops and serve immediately.
Notes
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For extra-crispy chops, double-dip in buttermilk and flour.
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Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits to soak up the gravy.
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Substitute with boneless chops if preferred; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American
