Country Fried Pork Chops Recipe – Crispy Southern Dinner with Creamy Bacon Gravy
These Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy are the ultimate Southern comfort food! Juicy pork chops are breaded and pan-fried to crispy perfection, then smothered in a rich, savory bacon gravy that’s loaded with flavor. Perfect for Sunday dinners, cozy nights in, or when you’re craving something hearty and indulgent. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits for a complete down-home meal that’s guaranteed to satisfy.
Equipment
- Cast iron skillet or heavy-bottom pan
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Paper towels
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour (for roux)
- 2 cups whole milk or cream
- Optional: garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Soak the Pork Chops Place pork chops in a bowl and cover with buttermilk. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Dredge and Fry Mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, and optional spices in a shallow dish. Remove chops from buttermilk and dredge in flour. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high. Fry chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- Cook the Bacon In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and crumble. Reserve 2–3 tbsp bacon fat.
- Make the Gravy Add flour to bacon fat and whisk to form a roux. Cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk or cream. Simmer until thickened. Stir in crumbled bacon and season to taste.
- Serve Plate pork chops and smother with bacon gravy. Garnish with parsley or chives.
Notes
- Add cayenne or hot sauce to gravy for heat.
- Use maple bacon for sweet-savory twist.
- Swap pork for chicken or turkey cutlets.
- Make a biscuit sandwich with gravy and pickles.
- Air-fry chops for a lighter version.
- Use olive oil and turkey bacon for healthier gravy.
- Reheat gravy slowly with a splash of milk.
- Freeze chops and gravy separately for best texture.