Description
Crispy and golden-brown pork chops served with rich white gravy, a Southern classic that’s beloved by families.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 cups buttermilk (for marinating)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tablespoon salt (plus more for seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for frying, vegetable or canola)
- 1/4 cup butter (for the white gravy)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Marinate the pork chops in buttermilk for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet to cover the bottom (about 1/2 inch depth).
- Remove pork chops from buttermilk, dip in the flour mixture, and press to coat.
- Fry the coated pork chops for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove from skillet and prepare the white gravy by melting butter, stirring in flour, and gradually adding chicken broth and milk until thickened.
Notes
For a healthier alternative, consider using skinless chicken breasts or air frying the pork chops.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pork chops, southern food, comfort food, fried, gravy