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Country Fried Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Gravy

Crispy pan-fried pork chops topped with rich, smoky homemade bacon gravy for the ultimate Southern comfort meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pork chops
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pork Chops
  • 4 pork chops ¾–1 inch thick
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme optional
  • 1 egg large
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 3-4 tbsp oil for frying
Creamy Bacon Gravy
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 cup flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, seasonings, and spices in a bowl. Whisk egg and milk in a separate bowl.
  2. Dip pork chops in egg mixture, then dredge in seasoned flour.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet and fry pork chops until golden and crispy on both sides. Remove and keep warm.
  4. Cook chopped bacon in the same skillet until crisp; remove bacon but leave drippings.
  5. Add butter and flour to the skillet; whisk to form a roux.
  6. Slowly whisk in broth, then milk; cook until thick and smooth.
  7. Season gravy with salt, pepper, and cooked bacon.
  8. Serve pork chops smothered in creamy bacon gravy.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double dredge the pork chops before frying.