Description
These Country Fried Pork Chops with Rich Gravy are golden, crispy, and tender — coated in a seasoned flour crust and smothered in creamy pan gravy for the ultimate Southern comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- For Gravy:
- 2 tbsp flour (reserved from dredging)
- 2 tbsp butter or pan drippings
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pound pork chops lightly to even thickness, then pat dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne.
- In another bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk together.
- Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then coat again in flour. Press the flour in to form a good crust.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry pork chops for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F / 63°C). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to rest.
- To make the gravy, pour off excess oil, leaving about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the skillet. Stir in butter and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour into the pan.
- Whisk and cook for 1–2 minutes until golden brown. Slowly pour in milk and chicken broth, whisking constantly until smooth.
- Simmer until the gravy thickens, about 3–5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve pork chops topped with warm gravy and garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and juiciness.
- For a lighter version, pan-sear instead of deep-frying.
- Add a dash of hot sauce to the gravy for a Southern kick.
- Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits for a complete comfort meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Southern American