Country Fried Pork Bacon Gravy (Print-Friendly Version)
Tender pork chops fried crisp, topped with creamy bacon gravy for a hearty southern-inspired main dish.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Pork Chops
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4 bone-in pork chops
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
→ Bacon Gravy
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
# How to Make It:
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Arrange pork chops in a shallow dish and cover with buttermilk. Allow to marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
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In a separate shallow dish, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder until evenly combined.
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Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat over medium flame until oil shimmers.
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Remove pork chops from buttermilk, dredge each in seasoned flour to coat thoroughly, and shake off excess. Fry chops in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes each side until golden and fully cooked through. Transfer onto a plate lined with paper towels.
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In a clean skillet, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Move bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve bacon fat in the pan.
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Add butter to reserved bacon fat and allow to melt. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly until mixture is golden.
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Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened, then fold in cooked bacon pieces.
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Spoon warm bacon gravy generously over the fried pork chops before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Ensure pork chops reach an internal temperature of 145°F for safe consumption.