Description
Indulge in the comfort of Crispy Country Fried Pork Chops, where golden-brown crust meets tender, juicy meat. This classic Southern dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, delivering a flavorful experience that evokes warm memories. With just a handful of simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing meal ready in no time. Serve with your favorite sides for an unforgettable dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (1-inch thick)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup vegetable oil or lard (for frying)
Instructions
- Marinate the pork chops in buttermilk for at least 1 hour (or overnight) to enhance flavor and tenderness.
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Remove each chop from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour until fully coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the pork chops in batches for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop (130g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg