Country Fried Pork Chops

 

Country Fried Pork Chops

This is the way my Mom made pork chops when I was young. She was a true Southern cook and delicious fried foods were a mainstay at our house.  Good old country fried food that you remember even years later as an adult.  We always had mashed potatoes and fresh green beans from her garden. You can use whatever cut of pork chop you like but I think bone-in chops add a lot more flavor. 

Country Fried Pork Chops 

4 bone-in pork chops (I use bone-in rib chops about 3/4-inch thick) 
2 eggs, beaten 
pinch of cayenne pepper 
1/2 cup flour 
1 teaspoon paprika 
1 teaspoons salt 
1 teaspoon black pepper 
1/4 cup vegetable oil 

Set oven to the warm setting. Place a baking sheet in the oven. 

Whisk eggs in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper, cayenne and mix to combine.  Pat the pork chops dry with a paper towel. 

Season both sides of pork chops with a little salt and pepper and dip in beaten eggs. Then dredge in the flower mixture making sure to coat each chop well. Place coated chops on plate. 

Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. I use my 12 inch cast iron skillet. Place chops  in the hot skillet, frying until well browned on each side – about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and place onto the paper towel lined baking sheet in the warmed oven. 

Gravy 

2 tablespoons of the pan drippings from chops 
2 tablespoons flour 
2 cups water, (you can use milk, cream, or broth) 
salt and pepper to taste 

Reserve 2 tablespoons of the pan drippings and drain off the rest. If you do not have 2 tablespoons, make up the rest with melted butter. Reduce the heat to medium and whisk in two tablespoons of flour with the drippings.  Cook for about a minute stirring constantly. Lower heat and add water gradually stirring frequently until gravy reaches the desired consistency. You can also use milk or cream or even chicken broth instead of water. 

1. 
   
2. 
   

Photography is the property of and copyrighted to ©Welcome Home.