Steve, Gonna go fry some of these chops up right now, in my great Southern state.Tennessee!! Gather everything together to setup your dredge station. Once you see the oil heating up, you can drop a pinch of corn meal or flour into the oil and watch for it to sizzle. If it does, youre ready to start frying the pork chops. Its something Ive wanted to do for a long time and was actually the incentive for starting Taste of Southern. y=l.getElementsByTagName(r)[0];y.parentNode.insertBefore(t,y); Tomato sauce and mozzarella on top so yummy just tweek a bit. I am now managing the website and will be providing updates. Great recipe. Perhaps even a 50/50 mix of cornmeal and flour would work. Put prepared pork chops in batter in hot oil. It is also a good idea to bake Apple and Pear slices in the oven to serve as side dishes. Break one egg into another shallow dish. Mix all but soy sauce together. I do appreciate your question, and your visit today. Southern Fried Chicken may have taken first place when I was growing up, but Id have to say that these Southern Fried Pork Chops would have to be second in line. Hi Hannah, Thank you for your question. Combine flour, cracker crumbs and spices. Mix equal parts flour and water in a small bowl and whisk thoroughly. (and the great food!) We really can use all that meat!) Shop our Taste of Southern Christmas Collection, http://www.porkfoodservice.org/MenuingPork/298/TestingForDoneness.aspx. Hi Marms, Thank you for your visit today. ENJOY! Im not getting any younger but Im still in hopes that maybe I can get back out in the country one day. I also served mashed potatoes, brown sugar glazed carrots, and country gravy on the side. The AuGratin Potatoes and Fried Cabbage sounds good. HA! Im happy to hear that your husband liked the Pork Chops and that they turned out well for you. Your email address will not be published. Be Blessed!!! Pork chops, because they are so lean, are relatively quick to cook and prone to overcooking. Place pork chops on a cutting board. Oooops.looks like I forgot which hand was the wet one and which was the dry one. She used stone ground cornmeal for fried chicken instead of flour and no breading at all on pork chops. Then.Lets Get Cooking! Serve with your favorite side dish. Ha! I really want to make these, but i have no cornstarch or buttermilk.. can regular milk take place of buttermilk? Having many Southern friends have loved all their cooking. I didnt have buttermilk or cornstarch and I used bone in pork chops. Be Blessed!!! To keep breading on fried pork chops, it is important to use a light hand when breading the chops and to make sure the chops are well-coated in the breading mixture. Mix the flour and spices until well combined. This was the best fried pork I have made. As for the cornstarch, while it does seem to make a little more of a crispy crust on the chopsor chickenyou can just leave it out if you dont have any and youll be fine. Gently lower the chops into the hot cooking oil, one at a time. Place the all purpose flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic and onion powder in a second bowl. I buy it whole and have the butcher slice it for me. There are many recipes for pork chop batter with eggs, but they all have one thing in common: they are all delicious. The air fryer should be 375 degrees F for pork chops. I use Lard in my biscuits but you could use Crisco or some other brand of shortening if lard isnt available for you. This recipe can also be prepared in the Air Fryer. Add one teaspoon of Garlic Powder. From everyday cuisine to sophisticated and unusual recipes, we have everything your culinary heart desires. In another bowl, add flour, chicken flavored base, and seasonings, mix well. Ha! t=l.createElement(r);t.async=1;t.src="https://www.clarity.ms/tag/"+i; Add beer and celery soup to drippings in frying pan. I live in the Pacific Northwest, but my roots are in Missouri where I grew up eating down-home comfort foods (like fried squirrel or strawberry-rhubarb cobbler with fresh cream). })(window, document, 'script', 'dataLayer', 'GTM-N4ZL6DM'); I doubled the amount of spices to give it a lot of good flavor. Afterfrying pork chops, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three days. -Steve, Hello Sir! In addition, tomato-cheese batter with parsley gives the chops a pleasant taste and aroma. May I ask what difference it makes? Start heating Vegetable Oil on medium heat in an iron skillet - you don't have to use an iron skillet, but EVERYTHING tastes better cooked in an iron skillet. Pour mixture over pork chops and cook in a 350F oven for 1 hour. The less of that we have in the pan, the better things will be. Southern Fried Pork Chops Recipe: Youll need these ingredients. Of course, youll need some thick enough to be able to use a thermometer, so keep that in mind. Steps: Season pork chops with garlic powder, salt, pepper and Accent. Steve. Infrequent flipping will ensure that the vegetables are cooked evenly. Keywords: Southern Fried Pork Chops Recipe, breaded pork chops, made from scratch, southern recipes. According to a meat thermometer, pork chops must be done at 145 degrees Fahrenheit. I made this last night for the family. Turn your skillet on medium-high to high and preheat it so when you fry the meat you will get a good sear on them. Also, keep in mind that we add a new recipe each Monday morning, so come back each week. Be Blessed!!! Most fried food in a restaurant will be placed on a wire rack under a warming light once it comes from the fryer so it can drain a bit and rest before being plated up. In another shallow bowl add the whisked egg. Bake until the center is slightly pink and the outside is golden brown, about 20 to 25 minutes. Make a batter. If you do not have buttermilk on hand, you can substitute milk or a seasoned milk mixture. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy! Im just glad you found it, tried it and that it turned out good for you. When cooking pork chops in the oven using this seasoning, cook one side at a time until golden brown and then flip them. Even though bacterial growth has been slowed, it has not been stopped by refrigeration. Season your pork chops with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings, then heat a pan over medium heat and add some oil. Santa Barbara,CA. After baking them, they will be dipped in flour to ensure that the breading remains adherent. We miss him greatly. Your recipe is quite simply AMAZING!!! Thank you again for coming back and sharing your comments about the recipe. Im sure it was awesome. Thank you again. Simple and Tasty Pork Chop Dinner Italian herb baked pork chops with green beans and egg noodles, topped with the pan gravy from the chops. I am now really looking forward to the new addition. Brilliant! Thanks for visiting Taste of Southern and sharing your comments. Hi Melissa, Pork Chops need to be cooked to 145F degrees to be safe and done. Except for having no reciepes for whale meat i do love ur site. Youll need to test the temperature of the oil before you add the pork chops to start frying. Thanks again. Hi Shara, Wow, thank you for the compliments. To prepare the pork chops, make sure the pan is extremely hot before adding them, and keep an eye on them to prevent them from sticking to the pan or absorbing too much oil. One way to bread pork chops is to coat them in flour and egg. Any thoughts on if you should let them rest before frying? Steve. As mentioned before, it just seems to make them a little more crispy. We were making more chops (six) so I used 2 cups of flour, but our spices were definitely more than double what your recipe calls for. Was raised this way my entire life. What I like about your recipes is the step by step pictures and directions. I have never made very good gravy before. Add the pork chops to the pan. Mix it up well and set it aside for 5-8 minutes. They were pretty big chopsI think the six of them were nearly four pounds total. Once the pan is hot, add your pork chops and cook for about 4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through. I am not normally a pork chop kinda gal, but wanted to try some pork chop sandwiches. I made these with AuGratin potatoes and fried cabbage.oh so good! If youre burning them, make sure youre not frying them at too hot of a heat, that can overcook them on the outside before they actually get done on the inside. I do appreciate your comments and your compliments. Hi Jeff, Im glad that you and your wife enjoyed the Fried Pork Chops. Thanks for this, God Bless brother. Your step by step photos make your receipts easy to follow and extra special! Id suggest that you might start out with something like all Chicken Thighs and fry those up firstassuming you eat the dark meat. In a shallow bowl combine bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and salt and black pepper. Collect up all your favored foods as well as get prepared to fry. My Mom and Dad were both great southern cooks, and your recipe hit the nail on the head! Set the breader aside for the moment. Hi Nicole, I see this was really the first comment you left about trying the recipe. Dredge the pork chops: One at a time, dredge both sides of the pork chops in the flour mixture, egg mixture, and the breading mixture. The best way to guarantee juicy pork chops is to brine them. Recipe, used a plastic bag to shake, let sit I know it can be a bit of work at times but, it sure is nice to open a jar of your own handiwork later isnt it? At this point, use some tongs and carefully turn the chops over to fry the other side. })(window, document, "clarity", "script", "d5hg8ins8q"); . It should turn out great. I was really surprised to find out that such a simple recipe would turn out to be the most viewed recipe here on Taste of Southern during our first year. I hope youll tell your friends about us and that youll stop by for a visit again real soon. Cooking pork chops as soon as they can be brought back to room temperature after baking will keep them from becoming soggy. I saw your second comment before I saw this one so they may be a bit out of order. I always know that if I try one of your recipes its fool profyouve helped me to become an excellent cookthank you Steve!!! You can have them bone-in or boneless, whichever you preferorwhichever you find on sale at your favorite grocery store this week. I just wanted to tell you that these turned out absolutely fabulous! The flour will help to create a crispy outer layer on the chops. More What could be tastier than well-fried meat? Wow! That may be true. Remove the cooked chops from the skillet, place on a paper towel lined plate and let drain. Can you help me to figure out when the meat is done when cutting it open? We used deep fryers at the restaurant when we did them. We had our own chickens when I was about 5 or 6 but none after that. Thank you for the recipe! While a more experienced cook like myself wouldnt really need that much detail, it was enjoyable to read and look at your photos and the directions are perfect for a new cook or even for a child! Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj8GVyXXtGAZ0X4ErtN3sFQ?sub_confirmation=1Social media links: https://www.instagram.com/howtocookweirdlyhttps://w. I think it gives a little more crispness to the breading so I like to add it in. Thank you so much for sharing it with everyone! I know the photos show me placing the fried chops on paper towels. AddTWOTablespoons of corn starch. Be Blessed!!! I do hope youll stop by for another visit with us real soon. Hi Alaina, Thank you for the letter. Ha! To do this, break the eggs into a plate, mix with sour cream and garlic (optional). We did make some green peas cooked with butter, dehydrated onion, garlic, pepper and salt to go along with it. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Black Pepper. Its just pretty common when cooking at home to use whats most convenient. Fry the Pork. Definitely needs the 1/2 cup of water to even out the consistency. Be Blessed!!! I cant wait to try these chops Thank you Steve! You should not overcoat the meat with flour, and you should not allow the flour-coated meat to soak for too long in the egg. Some folks say that the bone-in pork chops are better because the bones help make the meat more moist by holding in more moisture. If you do not have eggs, we recommend breading items with heavy cream instead. In addition, by sticking the egg mixture to the pan, it aids in the application of the egg mixture. Steve, I use your recipe every time I make this, it is the best Ive found, and my hubby loves them, thank you, Hi Crystal, Thank you for your comment and for trying out the recipe. Wash and dry the meat. Heat the peanut oil in a wok until it registers 350F on an instant-read oil thermometer. A lighter consistency can be obtained by using a 2:1 water-to-flour ratio. So, hormone-free, vegetarian-fed pork chops from a local farmer who only raises a few hogs at at time, breading that included organic flour and organic backyard laid-that-day eggs, just-picked pesticide free corn from down the roadI dont think we could have gotten much more traditional southern (at least the way my Mom-Mom was raised!) The perfect pork chop recipe with a picture and simple step-by-step instructions. If you prefer your chops to be more well done, they can be cooked for a longer time. When it comes to pork chops, it is critical to start with the right ingredients. I really appreciate your clear, step-by-step photos. I will let you know how it turns out. Thank you so much for making our bellies happy tonight! I have never fried meat before so I admit that I was pretty nervous before I started, but with your excellent easy to follow instructions, I made some pretty darn good chops, if I do say so myself! Whisk well. When high-heat frying them, they are cooked to a golden brown; and when baked in a moderately hot oven (400 degrees F), they are gently baked to keep them from drying out. Just 20 minutes and a delicious dinner is ready! Heres how: To one cup of milk, add 1 Tablespoon of Vinegaror2 Tablespoons of Lemon Juice. Place the chop back into the flour mixture and coat both sides and edges. The recipe is simple and doesnt require much effort. CALORIES: 457.7 | FAT: 30.2 g | PROTEIN: 26.7 g | CARBS: g | FIBER: 3 g Full ingredient & nutrition information of the Simple and Tasty Pork Chop Dinner Calories Good 3.8/5 (6 ratings) Steve, Im pretty sure you are my brother from another mother! Serve the pork chops while warm. Thank you again, I hope youll visit with us again real soon. Making Your Own Yeast: A Guide To Baking And Brewing At Home, Explore The Safety And Benefits Of Coconut Oil For Dogs With Yeast, The Art Of Crafting Sweet Wines: Choosing The Right Yeast For Superior Flavor And Character, Exploring The Causes And Treatments Of Yeast Oozing Through The Gums, Can Yeast Cells Carry Two Identical Plasmids? Hi SenoritaBonita, Its my pleasure to share the recipes and glad that you liked our Southern Fried Pork Chops Recipe. Be Blessed!!! Hello to all fans of TOS and fans of my cousin Steve. Was looking for something new tonight for supper and was not let down at all. They become tough, chewy, and less appealing when they are overcooked, whether they are cooked in the oven, on the stovetop, or on the grill. c[a]=c[a]||function(){(c[a].q=c[a].q||[]).push(arguments)}; I dipped the chops in 2% milk and then into the breading mixture. I have been crazy busy the last couple of days as my brother and I were preparing for a fundraiser plate sale for a local church program that helps the homeless. That way, all of the pieces would cook in about the same amount of time. Peel the garlic and finely chop or crush in a garlic bowl. And then sweat the ready-made chops with fried onions. Let the chops fry for about 6-8 minutes or until done but not over cooked. This recipe has the most variety I can think of. Ahh, the memories. Ill look forward to hearing how the Pork Chops turn out for you. Its a delicious dish to make in a hurry for a simple but satisfying meal. We were doing roasted corn on a fire in our firepit last night (fresh from a farmer down the road!) To bread pork chops with flour and egg, start by mixing together some flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Thank you. A good thermometer will set you back a couple of dollars, but its well worth the investment if you can get one. I know youll enjoy them. Will try that the next time I do country-fried steak! Be Blessed!!! So you can taste the meat, so many " " , , , "" . Flip the chops over the next time they are golden and crisp on the bottom. 2/20/6 If the temperature is at the right point, the water will start to pop or talk to you as it also dances around. Any loose flour will just fall off in the pan and burn quickly. Place about 1/2 inch of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Use one hand to coat the top of the chop and make sure its fully coated all around the edges. Heat a heavy skillet like cast iron or stainless steel over medium-high heat. Im recycling I guess. Steve. In addition to cornstarch, arrowroot powder, chickpea flour, and rice flour, cornstarch can be used to make a slurry. We can prepare dinner in 25 to 30 minutes, making it kid-friendly. Im from the old school of thinking when it comes to pork. How To Make A Wet Batter For Pork Chops To make a wet batter for pork chops, combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. I made them twice in three days, they were so popular. Also, like you, I was exceedingly blessed to have great southern cooks all around me growing up that knew how to get the very best out of what Mother Nature provides us and taught us well. They cook up pretty quickly so this is a quick and easy meal to get on the table. There is a three-step process for preparing pork chops, which can appear intimidating and tedious. I am going to make this tonight as a surprise for my parents. -Steve. The batter helps to keep the pork chops moist and tender, while the eggs add a richness and depth of flavor that is simply unparalleled. Thank you SO much for posting this! Break one egg into a small low sided dish. I sure will come back to find more exiting food! Instructions. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Cut into portions, about 1 cm thick. Stir all ingredients well. Next to fried chicken, these Southern Fried Pork Chops are a long time family favorite. You can use this step to bind the breading together. For the egg mixture we used 3 fresh eggs from our backyard chickens and a bit of organic almond milk rather than buttermilk, since some of my children are allergic to cows milk. Chops must be rotated on occasion in some cases. Id really like to know how you like them. How cool is that? If youre going to make the perfect pork chop, start by dusting them in a thin coating of flour before dipping them in the egg. My mother was a Kentucky farm girl and could really cook but wasnt big into flour breading so I naturally followed by example. In frying pan brown pork chops. When I am only frying a couple of chops I leave them in the fryer basket to drain. Keep them TWO Tablespoons. I heated about a half a cup of water and simmered some fresh garlic, a tbsp of sugar and salt. We are from KY and my husband who is born and raised here said these are the best fried pork chops he has ever eaten. How to make it. Hi Stephan, Thank You for sharing your comments on our Southern Fried Pork Chops Recipe. This recipe is a keeper for sure!! Although it is not necessary you can still use this method to make great pork chops without the need for brine I recommend it if you have some extra time. I wish you both all the happiness in your life together ahead. As for the good ol days I read up above, Im only 24 and would not have it any other way. Steve, I just discovered and really enjoy your recipes and website with the step by step photos. If you over cook pork chops, they will become difficult to cook. Yes, the cornstarch is used to make a more crispy coating and I do suggest that once you have them breaded, leave them out for a few minutes to let them rest. Hi Casie, Thank you for your question. Just be careful if adding water and remember that all you need is about one drop. They really are just that good. And, if you know me, that hunk ofFried Pork Chop would make a great Pork Chop Sandwich slapped between a couple of slices of bread. Thanks again and I do hope youll stop by for another visit real soon. Cook: 35 mins Servings: 8 Ingredients Chicken fillet 300 g Eggs 2 pcs. Burn or under cook ! Just add about 1/4 inch of cooking oil and set the heat to medium or maybe just one notch above. Break one egg into another shallow dish. Be Blessed!!! The problem with my frying is that, I let the pork chops turned really brown so they looked like burnt. Fry in hot oil until golden brown. And any chance you could do a post on homemade biscuits and white pepper gravy? We like a little more seasoning to our food, so we added an organic no salt mixture that we like (it has stuff like dehydrated onions and garlic, various peppers, paprika, parsley, etc), more garlic powder, a little more salt than what you called for, and some onion powder as well. You should not overcoat the meat in flour and should not allow it to soak in the egg for an extended period of time. Thanks for stopping by. They go great with all types of vegetables and really well with some mashed potatoes. http://www.porkfoodservice.org/MenuingPork/298/TestingForDoneness.aspx They also offer a .pdf file that you can download. (Smile) I missed my chance with one a year or so ago. As always, I really enjoy reading your comments when you visit or try any of our recipes.so.dont be shy, leave us a comment below. So, if you wanted to do these steps ahead of time, then fry them closer to serving time, that will work fine. Coating #2: Spread 1/2 cup cornflour in a shallow bowl. A pork chop that has been defrosted in the fridge can be kept in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days before cooking; another pork chop that has been thawed in the microwave or in cold water should be cooked immediately. YOU are the best! Hi Tiffany, So glad to hear the Fried Pork Chops turned out well for you. Hi Kadie, Thank you so much for sharing your comments. When the egg is placed together, it acts as a glue that secures the crumbs. Ive never tried it myself. Simple and delicious. Thank you for the recipe my wife said it was a keeper! Add one Tablespoon of Lemon Juice, or Vinegar, to one cup of whole milk. Drain on paper towels. To prevent the pork chops from becoming tough, they should be fried in a hot oil until golden around the edges. Im thankful youve found Taste of Southern, and happy that you tried the recipe. This is a great dish to cook up in your cast iron skillet. If you start seeing smoke, more than likely the pan is too hot. We used bone-in pork chops and were cooking six of them, so I used a large frying pan and did them in two batches. Thank you so much for the incredible recipe and for sharing it with everyone. You can even fry up your veggies: From Brussels zucchini and also sprouts blooms to artichokes and also cauliflower, nothing is out-of-bounds. Nobody in the community went hungry regardless of whether or not they contributed to the harvest. Steve, WOWthank you Frances. I am a New Yorker,raised in NYC, moved to Long Island as a teen,relocated to The only two things I did different was- 13 and already an experienced cook. Let meat stand for 5 minutes before serving. Add the buttermilk. hope I still qualify as a southerner ), Hi Pastor, Im glad you found our website and I appreciate your comments. Also, it didnt come out golden brown but it was still good. Dab the pork chops dry with a paper towel and lightly dredge in flour. Place the fried pork chops on a baking sheet lined with cooling racks. Make sure you mix all the ingredients well. Its not quite as tart as the real stuff but it will serve the purpose. Happy to hear that you enjoyed the Fried Pork Chops. -Steve. To make the dish, simply dredge the pork chops in the flour and then fry them in a hot skillet. To make a wet batter for pork chops, combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dont overcrowd the skillet. This is the only recipe I will be using when I make them again. Pork chops come in a variety of shapes and sizes, as well as grains of sand on all beaches. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. Sounds like you had one more delicious meal that evening. Im glad you found the recipe and gave it a try, glad we could help out. You could also just use your regular milk without making the buttermilk substitute. I followed all the instructions and ingredients. I do thank you for your comments and I hope youll visit with us again real soon. Cook: 1 hour Serving: 5 Ingredients Chicken fillet 5 pcs. I would normally buy the bone-in pork chops since thats what we had all the time when mama cooked them. Fry the pork chops in the hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Add 1/2 teaspoon of Salt. And thanks to your excellent step by step directions, they were easy to make and so very tasty! Since pork is usually cooked a little longer, you dont want some thin pork chop thats going to fry up tough and dry. I was looking online for other pork chops recipe since my husband suddenly disliked eating fried pork chops. Before dipping the chops in buttermilk, make sure they are well-coated with flour and then refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to allow the flour to remain. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it. Glad to hear your fiance enjoyed them as well. I appreciate your comments and your question, and hope youll visit with us often. I really encourage letting the battered pork chill in the fridge. 2 In one bowl, add egg and milk. 5. Cook for 4 to 7 more minutes. We marinate the prepared meat in mustard and dried garlic. Be Blessed!!! To prepare for dinner, I usually freeze bread and place it in the oven the next day after it has been frozen. no fuss! It came out really really good. It just takes a little practice but you can learn it quickly. Dip each pork chop in egg mixture, then coat with cracker crumbs, patting to make a thick coating. Thank you for sharing! Your breading recipe is the ultimate! Ill look forward to you stopping by for a visit again real soon. Anyway, the butcher cuts a lot of the pork into chops, and that combined with the fact that I knew I wouldnt often need pork *roasts* has left us with a freezer full of pork chops! Maybe next time. More An interesting recipe for making pork chops. I guess I should have read the other reviews and I would have answered my own question. Steve, Your email address will not be published. This method creates a crispy and flavorful coating that can be enjoyed by all. You can thank me later. My grandson and I loved it!! 'https://www.googletagmanager.com/gtm.js?id=' + i + dl; f.parentNode.insertBefore(j, f); Ive been experiencing the same situation with the legs and standing over the past couple of years so I understand that. Always been raised with beans, taters and, fried meat along with macaroni & tomatoes which I love to this day. Add olive oil or neutral oil to the hot skillet. Ultimately, it is up to the cook to decide whether or not to dip the pork chops in egg before flouring them. (400-500 g) Salt to taste Vegetable oil 4 tbsp Pepper t You will spend less than half an hour preparing it, and you will get extraordinary pleasure. Preheat the oven to 400 F. Thoroughly dry the pork chops with paper towels. Turn an exhaust fan on high or open a window. I like to marinate or brine the pork ahead of time, otherwise you and I are pretty eye to eye on things. Just pretend I did this twice.because I really did. In a small mixing bowl, add the Flour, Corn Starch, Garlic Powder, Salt, Black Pepper and Paprika. In each side, place a heaping layer of table salt and some ground black pepper. Im sure a Tennessee girl can cook up some pretty mean pork chops on her own. Dip the chop into the egg mixture, coat both sides well. I am so pleased and cant wait to explore your other creations. I suggest making two types of chops for dinner, so that each family member chooses what he likes best: tender chicken chops or juicy but fatty pork chops. Thanks! Fry pork chops in batter until golden brown on both sides, 3-4 minutes each, over medium heat. When the oil begins to shimmer, add. Hi Stephanie, Welcome to Taste of Southern, Im thankful youve found us. Im glad you found the recipe and I do hope youll stop by for another visit real soon. Oh my goodness!!! Im glad I found your website, as there are a lot of great sounding recipes that remind me of home. Ill have to get busy on that. Dry-brining destroys muscle proteins that otherwise contract and extract moisture from food.