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Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy

Finger-licking and soul-satisfying, Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy is the ultimate comfort food that combines juicy, crispy chops with a creamy sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chops
  • 4 pieces pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
  • 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for coating
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • as needed Vegetable oil for frying
For the Gravy
  • 4 slices bacon for flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons butter for the gravy
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for thickening the gravy
  • 1 cup milk for the gravy
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh parsley or chives optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by pouring the buttermilk into a large bowl and adding a generous amount of salt and pepper. Place the pork chops in the mixture, cover, and let them marinate for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and more salt and pepper. Mix well.
Cooking
  1. Remove the pork chops from the buttermilk, allowing the excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each chop in the flour mixture, coating them evenly. Shake off excess flour and set them aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the coated pork chops and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
Making the Gravy
  1. In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble before setting aside.
  2. In the remaining grease, melt butter and stir in 2 tablespoons of flour, cooking for about 1 minute.
  3. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until the gravy thickens. Stir in the bacon bits.
Serving
  1. Pour the gravy over the fried chops and enjoy!

Notes

For the best flavor, allow the pork chops to soak in buttermilk for longer than 15 minutes—up to 2 hours for maximum tenderness and taste. Cook the chops in batches if necessary, ensuring they fry evenly without steaming.