Description
Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy is a hearty Southern classic featuring crispy, golden-fried pork chops smothered in creamy homemade bacon gravy — the perfect comfort food for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
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- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Bacon Gravy:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons bacon drippings (reserved)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- Pat pork chops dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl. In another bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each pork chop into the buttermilk, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing to coat evenly. Shake off excess flour.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry pork chops 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 63°C (145°F). Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel–lined plate to rest.
- For the gravy: in the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove bacon pieces and reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the pan.
- Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened (about 5–6 minutes).
- Stir in cooked bacon, black pepper, and butter. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
- Pour the creamy bacon gravy generously over the fried pork chops before serving.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, biscuits, or green beans for a complete Southern meal.
Notes
- For extra crispy coating, double dredge the pork chops (dip in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again).
- Replace bacon with sausage for a sausage gravy variation.
- Best served immediately for maximum crispiness and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fried
- Cuisine: Southern American