Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy

Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pork chops
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• For the Bacon Gravy:
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Place pork chops in a shallow dish and pour buttermilk over them. Let sit for 30 minutes.
2. In a separate dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Dredge pork chops in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then fry for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
5. For the gravy, cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, melt butter, then stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
7. Stir in crispy bacon and serve the gravy over fried pork chops.