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Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy Recipe
Marigold Voss

Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy Recipe

Crispy country-fried pork chops smothered in rich, creamy bacon gravy. This classic Southern comfort food is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 560
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Pork chops boneless or bone-in
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp Black pepper to taste
  • ½ tsp Paprika optional
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder optional
  • 6 slices Bacon chopped
  • 2 tbsp Bacon drippings reserved from cooking bacon
  • 2 cups Milk whole milk preferred
  • ½ tsp Black pepper for gravy
  • 1 tbsp Butter optional, for richness

Equipment

  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Tongs
  • 1 Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Season pork chops with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
  2. Dredge pork chops evenly in all-purpose flour.
  3. Cook chopped bacon in a large skillet until crispy, then remove and set aside.
  4. Reserve bacon drippings in the skillet over medium heat.
  5. Fry pork chops in the hot drippings until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove pork chops from skillet and let them rest.
  7. Add butter to the skillet if needed and whisk in remaining flour.
  8. Slowly pour in milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
  9. Season gravy with black pepper and cook until thickened.
  10. Stir cooked bacon into the gravy.
  11. Serve pork chops topped with warm bacon gravy.

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Notes

  • Use thin-cut pork chops for quicker cooking.
  • Keep heat medium to avoid burning the flour.
  • Add a splash of cream for extra-rich gravy.
  • Serve with mashed potatoes or biscuits for a classic meal.