Southern Fried Pork Chops (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pork Chops
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4 bone-in pork chops
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250 ml buttermilk
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125 g all-purpose flour
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1 tsp salt
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0.5 tsp black pepper
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0.5 tsp paprika
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0.5 tsp garlic powder
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0.5 tsp onion powder
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60 ml vegetable oil
→ Bacon Gravy
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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30 g unsalted butter
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16 g all-purpose flour
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360 ml whole milk
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0.5 tsp salt
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0.5 tsp black pepper
# Instructions:
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Place pork chops in a shallow dish and pour over the buttermilk. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
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In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
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Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium temperature until it shimmers.
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Remove pork chops from the buttermilk, dredge each in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Fry in the hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
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In a clean skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving rendered fat in the pan.
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Add butter to the bacon fat in the skillet and allow to melt. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
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Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for several minutes until thickened, then stir in crispy bacon.
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Ladle warm bacon gravy over fried pork chops before serving.
# Notes:
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Classic Southern comfort food featuring buttermilk-marinated pork chops fried to golden perfection and smothered in rich bacon gravy.
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This hearty dish combines crispy fried pork with creamy, smoky gravy for the ultimate comfort meal.