Description
Southern Buttermilk Fried Pork Chops are a quintessential comfort food dish that boasts a crispy golden crust and tender, juicy meat. Marinated in tangy buttermilk and coated with a well-seasoned flour mixture, these pork chops are fried to perfection and deliver a deliciously satisfying crunch with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Pork Chops: Pour buttermilk over the pork chops in a large bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for more flavor.
- Prepare the Coating: Mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish until well combined.
- Coat the Pork Chops: Remove pork chops from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing down to ensure an even coat.
- Heat the Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet until it’s about 1/2 inch deep. Heat the oil to 350°F over medium-high heat.
- Fry the Pork Chops: Carefully place the pork chops in the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer the pork chops to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
Notes
- Roux Attention: Be sure to watch the roux carefully and stir constantly to avoid burning.
- Okra or File: Use okra or file powder to thicken the gumbo, depending on your preference.
- Spice Level: Adjust the cayenne pepper to control the spiciness of the dish.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Southern Buttermilk Fried Pork Chops