Crispy Country Fried Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Gravy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients:

4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

2 large eggs

1/4 cup milk

Vegetable oil for frying

For the Bacon Gravy:

6 slices bacon, chopped

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 cups whole milk

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Directions:

In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs and milk together until combined.

Dip each pork chop first into the egg mixture, then dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly.

In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.

Once the oil is hot, carefully add the pork chops to the skillet. Fry for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the pork chops are golden brown and crispy, and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Remove the pork chops from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

For the bacon gravy, in the same skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the bacon from the skillet and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of rendered bacon fat in the pan.

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to create a roux. Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.

Simmer the gravy for 5-7 minutes until it thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Stir in the crispy bacon bits and pour the gravy over the fried pork chops before serving.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20-25 minutes | Total Time: 30-35 minutes