Description
Classic breaded pork chops and gravy merge Southern comfort with crispy, golden perfection. Rich pan drippings create a creamy sauce that completes this hearty meal for hungry families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (boneless or bone-in, about 1-inch thick)
- 1 cup (125 g / 4.4 oz) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 g / 4.2 oz) breadcrumbs or panko
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup (60 ml / 2 fl oz) vegetable oil
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- 2 tbsps all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (480 ml / 16 fl oz) chicken or pork stock
- ½ cup (120 ml / 4 fl oz) heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Gently pat pork chops dry and season comprehensively with salt and pepper across both surfaces.
- Coating Station: Create three distinct shallow containers – first with seasoned flour mixture, second with whisked eggs, third with breadcrumbs, positioning them strategically for efficient breading.
- Breading Process: Meticulously dredge each pork chop through flour, immerse in beaten eggs, then completely envelop with breadcrumbs, applying gentle pressure to guarantee thorough coverage.
- Searing: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium temperature until oil demonstrates subtle shimmering, indicating optimal cooking readiness.
- Frying: Carefully position breaded pork chops into hot oil, executing precise cooking approximately 4-5 minutes per side to achieve a gorgeous golden-brown crust while ensuring internal temperature reaches 145°F/63°C.
- Gravy Creation: Utilizing identical skillet, melt butter and integrate flour, whisking consistently to construct a silky roux, gradually introducing stock while continuously stirring to prevent lumps.
- Finishing: Incorporate heavy cream, adjust seasonings with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, allowing gravy to simmer and develop rich flavors for approximately 2 minutes.
- Serving: Plate crispy pork chops adorned with warm, luxurious gravy, accompanied by complementary side dishes like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, optionally garnishing with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Maintain Meat Moisture: Pat pork chops completely dry before seasoning to ensure crispy breading and prevent sogginess during cooking.
- Breading Technique: Press breadcrumbs firmly onto meat to create a thick, even coating that locks in juices and provides maximum crunch.
- Temperature Control: Use medium heat when frying to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning the breading or undercooking the meat.
- Gravy Consistency: Whisk continuously while adding stock to prevent lumps and create a silky, smooth gravy that complements the crispy pork chops.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg