Fried Pork Chops Gravy (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Pork Chops
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4 pork chops, boneless and about half an inch thick
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1 cup plain flour
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A teaspoon each of garlic and onion powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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Optional: 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne for heat
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Salt and pepper as you like it
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2 large eggs, beaten
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Half a cup of milk
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Vegetable oil (about 1/2 cup) for frying
→ Bacon Gravy
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4 slices of bacon, diced
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2 tablespoons of flour
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2 cups full-fat milk
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Pepper and salt to taste
# Instructions:
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Mix the flour with smoked paprika, garlic and onion powders, cayenne, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow plate. Whisk eggs with milk in another plate.
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Cover the pork chop in the flour mixture, dip it in the egg blend, and roll it back in the flour mix. Let them sit for 5-10 minutes so the coating stays put.
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Warm oil over medium heat in a big frying pan. Fry the pork chops on each side for 4-5 minutes until they're a golden brown, with an inside temp of 145°F. Drain on paper towels.
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Fry bacon bits in the same pan until crispy. Keep about 2 tablespoons of the bacon fat. Remove the bacon pieces and blend in the flour with the hot grease. Cook for a minute.
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Whisk milk slowly into the pan until the mixture has no lumps. Let it simmer for a few minutes until it thickens. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and toss in the bacon bits.
# Notes:
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Rest the chops after breading so the coating stays on better when fried.
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If the gravy feels thick, stir in a splash of chicken broth to loosen it.
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Pair them with mashed potatoes, collards, or green beans for a full meal.