Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy
🥓🥩 Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and smothered in rich, creamy bacon gravy — these Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy are the definition of Southern comfort food! Perfect for Sunday dinner or anytime you’re craving a hearty, homestyle meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
For the Pork Chops:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for a kick)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Bacon Gravy:
- 4 slices bacon, chopped
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk (whole milk recommended)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper or garlic powder for added flavor