Description
Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy delivers Southern comfort on a plate, celebrating crispy breaded pork nestled in rich, smoky bacon-infused gravy. Hearty flavors and traditional techniques promise a satisfying meal you’ll want to savor again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (about ½-inch thick)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Seasoning Preparation: Blend flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow container, creating a robust, flavor-packed coating mixture.
- Egg Wash Creation: Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate dish until thoroughly combined, establishing a binding layer for the flour mixture.
- Pork Chop Coating: Dredge each pork chop comprehensively through the seasoned flour, dip into the egg wash, then re-coat with flour, ensuring a thick, even crust that will transform into a crispy exterior.
- Frying Technique: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches a shimmering point, then gently lower the coated pork chops, cooking 4-5 minutes per side until achieving a deep golden-brown crust and reaching an internal temperature of 145F/63C.
- Bacon Gravy Foundation: After removing the pork chops, render chopped bacon in the same skillet until crisp, then extract the bacon pieces, reserving approximately 2 tablespoons of drippings for the gravy base.
- Roux Development: Sprinkle flour over the bacon drippings, creating a smooth roux and cooking briefly to eliminate raw flour flavor, then gradually whisk in milk to generate a silky, luxurious gravy.
- Gravy Refinement: Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, incorporating garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then fold in the crispy bacon pieces for an added layer of smoky richness.
- Serving Presentation: Arrange the golden, crisp pork chops on plates, generously drench with the decadent bacon gravy, and complement with creamy mashed potatoes or your preferred side dishes.
Notes
- Choose Quality Cuts: Select thick, bone-in pork chops for maximum flavor and juiciness, ensuring even cooking and tender meat.
- Perfect Oil Temperature: Maintain oil at 350-375°F for crispy, golden exterior without burning; use a cooking thermometer for precision.
- Avoid Soggy Coating: Pat pork chops completely dry before breading to help seasoned flour adhere better and create a crunchier crust.
- Rest Meat Properly: Allow cooked pork chops to rest for 3-5 minutes after frying to redistribute juices and maintain optimal tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg