Description
Get ready to sink your teeth into the ultimate comfort food – Country Fried Pork Chops! This classic Southern dish is a true crowd-pleaser, boasting a crispy, golden-brown crust that gives way to tender, juicy meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Canola oil or vegetable oil (enough to reach halfway up the pork chops)
Instructions
- Start by creating your dredging station. In a shallow plate, mix together the all-purpose flour, paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper. In another shallow plate, beat the eggs and hot sauce until well combined.
- Place each pork chop between two pieces of plastic wrap and gently pound them with the flat side of a meat tenderizer.
- Season the pork chops lightly with salt and pepper. Dredge each chop in the flour mixture, coating both sides. Dip the chops into the egg mixture, then back into the flour mixture for a delectable double coating. Place the breaded chops on a wire rack and let them rest for 5 minutes while you heat the oil.
- Pour the canola or vegetable oil into a heavy, high-sided pan or Dutch oven, ensuring the oil reaches halfway up the sides of the pork chops. Heat the oil to 360°F using a thermometer to maintain the perfect frying temperature.
- Carefully slide one pork chop into the hot oil and fry for 5 minutes, keeping the temperature between 360-375°F. Flip the chop gently and fry for an additional 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 145°F. Repeat the process with the remaining chops, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the ideal frying temperature.
- Transfer the fried pork chops to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve the Country Fried Pork Chops hot, either on their own or with a side of creamy country gravy or your favorite hot sauce for dipping.
Notes
To ensure your Country Fried Pork Chops turn out crispy, juicy, and absolutely delicious, here are a few pro tips to keep in mind:
– Choose boneless pork chops that are about 1 inch thick for even cooking.
– Gently pound the pork chops with a meat tenderizer for a more tender texture.
– Maintain oil temperature between 360-375°F for a perfect golden-brown crust.
– Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
– Allow the breaded pork chops to rest before frying for extra crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg