Country Fried Pork Bacon Gravy (Print-Friendly Format)
Crispy pork chops with creamy, bacon-studded gravy—ideal for Southern comfort food lovers.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Pork Chops
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4 bone-in pork chops, approximately 1.25 cm thick
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130 g all-purpose flour
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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0.5 tsp salt
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0.5 tsp black pepper
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2 large eggs
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60 ml milk
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Vegetable oil, for frying
→ Bacon Gravy
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4 slices bacon, chopped
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3 tbsp bacon grease, reserved from cooked bacon
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24 g all-purpose flour
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480 ml whole milk
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Salt and pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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Combine all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish. In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk until smooth.
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Dredge each pork chop first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and again in the flour mixture. Ensure each pork chop is evenly coated.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to a depth of 0.5–1 cm over medium-high heat. Fry pork chops for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, ensuring an internal temperature of 63°C. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
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In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and reserve 3 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan. Add flour to the grease and whisk constantly for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
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Gradually whisk in whole milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3–4 minutes until thickened. Stir in reserved bacon. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
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Arrange fried pork chops on plates and ladle warm bacon gravy over the top. Accompany with Southern-style sides such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits if desired.
# Additional Information:
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For optimal crispiness, press the flour coating onto the pork chops firmly before frying.