🥓 Country Fried Pork Chops with Bacon Gravy 🥓

Discover the taste of Southern comfort with every bite! Perfect for family dinners or when you just need a hearty, satisfying meal.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

For the Bacon Gravy:

- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons bacon grease (from cooked bacon)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups whole milk
- 4 slices bacon, chopped

For the Pork Chops:

- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 bone-in pork chops, about 1/2 inch thick
- Vegetable oil for frying

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Prepare the Pork Chops: In a shallow dish, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. In a separate dish, whisk the eggs and milk.
2. Dredge and Fry: Coat each pork chop in the flour mixture, dip into the egg mixture, then coat again in the flour mixture. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the pork chops for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden and cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F. Drain on paper towels.
3. Make the Bacon Gravy: In the same skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping 3 tablespoons of grease in the skillet. Stir in flour to form a roux and cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Season with salt and pepper, then stir in the crispy bacon.
4. Serve: Plate the pork chops and generously top with the warm bacon gravy.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

- Calories: 620
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Protein: 39g
- Fat: 36g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
- Sodium: 710mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For extra crispy pork chops, let them sit after dredging for about 5 minutes before frying. This helps the coating stick better.
- If the gravy thickens too much upon cooling, simply add a splash of milk while reheating to regain the desired consistency.

⏳ Preparation time 🕒

Preparation time: 20 minutes | Cooking time: 30 minutes | Serving: 4