Southern Style Fried Pork Chops
These southern style fried pork chops are the definition of comfort food. These are the perfect amount of juicy pork with perfect crispy breading. Plus, these pork chops can literally go with anything. Serve them with rice, mashed potatoes, gravy, ketchup, whatever! You’ll definitely be making these country fried pork chops over and over again.
Why You’ll Love These Pan Fried Breaded Pork Chops
They are so delicious
Ok, these pork chops are really delicious. The baking powder adds the perfect crunch to the breading. You could literally pick these up and eat them plain they are so good.
So many ways to serve them
There are many ways to serve these pork chops. Serve them over rice, over mashed potatoes, with white gravy, brown gravy, ketchup. The possibilities are endless when cooking these pork chops.
Equipment You’ll Need
When frying, my main trusty item is my thermometer. I use it to make sure my grease is the perfect temperature, and I also use it make sure that my meats are fully cooked to temperature. I really like the digital ones. They are super easy to ready and fast!
Some other items I used were my deeper cast iron. I think I used my 15-inch one. Mine is more like a Dutch oven. Then I tenderized my pork chops with a meat tenderizer, and metal tongs are a must when trying. I used them to put my chops in, flip ’em, and all!
Ingredients You’ll Need
Boneless Pork Chops:
I used for this particular recipe boneless, thin-cut chops. I tenderized them with my meat tenderizer, then breaded them.
Oil:
I used canola oil, but any type of frying oil will work. There is no particular set amount to use. Just make sure that it’s about a half to once-inch deep in your particular pan.
Wet Ingredients:
I used 3 eggs and a splash of half and half to make my wet binder. You could always use regular milk if that’s what you have.
Breading & Spices:
It’s taken me while to perfect my seasonings when making breaded fried pork chops, but this is what I’ve narrowed them do to. I feel like it’s the perfect amount to two cups of flour. You also want to add in the baking soda. This will help draw out the moisture and make your crust extra crispy!
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Lemon Pepper
- 1 tsp White Pepper
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Step by Step How to Make These Southern Fried Pork Chops
STEP one
Fill a large, deep skillet with oil until it’s about an inch deep. Turn the heat to medium to high. In a large bowl, add in your flour, baking powder and seasonings and then mix completely. In another bowl, add in your milk and eggs and beat with a fork or whisk.
Step two
Beat each of your chops with a meat tenderizer then sprinkle them with a tiny dash of salt. Refer to your skillet and make sure your grease is maintaining around 350 degrees. You may have to adjust your heat to reach temperature. With your tongs, dip a chop into the egg mixture then back into the flour mixture, totally coating with flour. Do this step twice to each pork chop giving them a double coating, then add each one individually to the grease.
Step three
You’ll fry a few at a time, not letting them touch while frying. It took me around 3-5 minutes per side to cook. You’ll be able to see the edges and top starting to fry when it’s time to flip. They will be nice and golden brown. Cook until each chop reaches at least 170 degrees internally. Remove each chop with your tongs and lay then on a paper towel lined plate. Serve hot with fixings of your choice. Enjoy!
Southern Style Fried Pork Chops
Equipment
- Large Frying Pan
- Thermometer
- Tongs
- Fork or Whisk
- Meat Tenderizer
- 2 Large Mixing Bowls
- Plate lined with paper towels
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Thin Cut Boneless Pork Chops
- Canola or Vegetable Oil
- 3 Eggs
- 1/4 cup Half and Half (or any milk)
Breading & Spices
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Dried Parsley
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Lemon Pepper
- 1 tsp White Pepper
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
Instructions
- Fill a large, deep skillet with oil until it's about an inch deep. Turn the heat to medium to high. In a large bowl, add in your flour, baking powder and seasonings and then mix completely. In another bowl, add in your milk and eggs and beat with a fork or whisk.
- Beat each of your chops with a meat tenderizer then sprinkle them with a tiny dash of salt. Refer to your skillet and make sure your grease is maintaining around 350 degrees. You may have to adjust your heat to reach temperature. With your tongs, dip a chop into the egg mixture then back into the flour mixture, totally coating with flour. Do this step twice to each pork chop giving them a double coating, then add each one individually to the grease.
- You'll fry a few at a time, not letting them touch while frying. It took me around 3-5 minutes per side to cook. You'll be able to see the edges and top starting to fry when it's time to flip. They will be nice and golden brown. Cook until each chop reaches at least 170 degrees internally. Remove each chop with your tongs and lay then on a paper towel lined plate. Serve hot with fixings of your choice. Enjoy!
Hold Up!
Before you go, please let me know if you tried this country fried pork chops recipe. I want to know how you liked them. Did you do anything different? Do you season your flour with other itemsPlease let me know here or in the comments below! I want to hear all about it. Happy Cooking.
Why can’t anyone tell me how much baking soda to and to the two cups of flour is that the secret???!!
I use two teaspoons to two cups of flour! It makes the crust extra crispy!