Fried Pork with Bacon (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Pork Chops
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4 pork chops, bone-in
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1 cup buttermilk
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1/2 tsp paprika
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2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp black pepper
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
→ Bacon Gravy
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4 chopped bacon slices
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1/4 cup plain flour
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
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1.5 cups full-fat milk
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1/2 tsp ground black pepper
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1/2 tsp fine salt
# Steps to Follow:
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Pour buttermilk over the pork chops in a shallow dish and let them soak for 30 minutes at room temperature.
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In another bowl, blend flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
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In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium flame until it’s shimmering.
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Shake buttermilk off the pork chops, then coat them with the seasoned flour. Fry each side for 4-5 minutes in hot oil until crispy and cooked through. Place on paper towels to drain.
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Crisp up bacon pieces in a skillet over medium heat. Once done, move bacon to a paper-lined plate while leaving the grease behind.
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Toss butter into the bacon grease and let it melt. Stir in flour and cook for about a minute, keeping it moving the entire time.
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Pour milk into the pan slowly while whisking so it’s smooth. Let it thicken a bit, sprinkle in salt and pepper, and toss the bacon back in.
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Spoon the bacon gravy over the cooked pork chops and enjoy them warm.
# Additional Notes:
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A comforting Southern-style dish with pork chops fried to crispy perfection and topped with creamy bacon gravy.
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This meal brings together smoky, rich flavors and crunchy breaded pork for a filling dinner.