{"id":2839,"date":"2026-03-30T15:18:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:18:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2839"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:18:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T15:18:46","slug":"country-fried-pork-chops-with-bacon-gravy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/30\/country-fried-pork-chops-with-bacon-gravy\/","title":{"rendered":"Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Crispy, golden-brown fried pork chops smothered in a rich and creamy bacon gravy\u2014pure Southern comfort food!<\/em><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For the Pork Chops:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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  • 4 bone-in pork chops<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup buttermilk<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    For the Bacon Gravy:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • 6 slices bacon<\/li>\n
    • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
    • 2 cups milk<\/li>\n
    • Salt and black pepper, to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Instructions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      1. Prepare the Pork Chops<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      • Place the pork chops in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them.<\/li>\n
      • Let them soak for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for more tenderness).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        2. Season the Flour<\/strong><\/h3>\n
          \n
        • In a shallow dish, mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and onion powder.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          3. Coat the Pork Chops<\/strong><\/h3>\n
            \n
          • Remove pork chops from buttermilk, letting excess drip off.<\/li>\n
          • Dredge each chop in the seasoned flour, pressing lightly to coat well.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            4. Fry the Pork Chops<\/strong><\/h3>\n
              \n
            • Heat about \u00bd inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.<\/li>\n
            • Fry the pork chops for about 4\u20135 minutes per side, or until golden brown and fully cooked.<\/li>\n
            • Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Make the Bacon Gravy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

              5. Cook the Bacon<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                \n
              • In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy.<\/li>\n
              • Remove and crumble it, leaving about 2\u20133 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                6. Make the Gravy Base<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • Stir in the flour and cook for 1\u20132 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  7. Add Milk<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                    \n
                  • Slowly whisk in the milk, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.<\/li>\n
                  • Cook until the gravy thickens (about 3\u20135 minutes).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    8. Finish the Gravy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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                    • Add the crumbled bacon.<\/li>\n
                    • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      Serve<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                        \n
                      • Place the fried pork chops on a plate.<\/li>\n
                      • Spoon the warm bacon gravy generously over the top.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                        Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
                          \n
                        • For extra crispiness, double-dip the pork chops (buttermilk \u2192 flour \u2192 buttermilk \u2192 flour).<\/li>\n
                        • Keep cooked chops warm in the oven at low heat while finishing the batch.<\/li>\n
                        • Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or biscuits for a complete meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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