Description
This Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy recipe features tender, bone-in pork chops coated in a seasoned flour mixture and pan-fried to a golden brown. The chops are then kept warm while a rich, creamy bacon gravy is made in the same skillet, creating a hearty and flavorful Southern-inspired meal perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Pork Chops
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
For the Bacon Gravy
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit to keep the cooked pork chops warm while making the gravy.
- Prepare seasoned flour: In a shallow dish, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Coat pork chops: Coat the bone-in pork chops in the seasoned flour mixture, shaking off any excess to ensure an even coating without clumps.
- Heat oil: Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, ensuring the oil is hot enough for frying the pork chops.
- Fry pork chops: Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 145°F.
- Keep warm: Remove the cooked pork chops from the skillet and place them on a baking sheet in the preheated oven at 200°F to keep warm while preparing the gravy.
- Cook bacon: In the same skillet, add the chopped bacon and cook until crispy, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Make roux: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the bacon and drippings in the skillet, whisking constantly to create a roux and avoid lumps.
- Add milk: Gradually pour in the milk while whisking continuously to combine the roux with the liquid smoothly.
- Thicken gravy: Cook the gravy, stirring constantly until it thickens, approximately 5-7 minutes, ensuring a creamy consistency.
- Season gravy: Season the gravy with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting seasoning as needed for balance.
- Serve: Serve the country fried pork chops with the warm bacon gravy poured generously over the top. Enjoy your hearty Southern meal!
Notes
- Use bone-in pork chops for juicier, more flavorful meat.
- Ensure the skillet is hot before frying to get a crisp crust.
- You can substitute whole milk with 2% milk for a lighter gravy.
- Keep the cooked pork chops warm in the oven to maintain texture and temperature while making the gravy.
- Feel free to add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the seasoned flour for a spicy kick.
