Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Fried Pork Chops
Ingredients:
4 bone-in pork chops (about 1-inch thick)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:
Marinate:
Place pork chops in a shallow dish and pour over the buttermilk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for deeper flavor).
Prep Coating:
In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Dredge:
Remove pork chops from buttermilk, letting the excess drip off. Coat each chop in the seasoned flour, pressing gently so it sticks well.
Fry:
Heat ¼ inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, carefully place chops in the skillet without overcrowding.
Cook:
Fry for 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp should be 145°F / 63°C).
Drain & Serve:
Transfer chops to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Let rest a couple minutes before serving.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins (including marinating)
Servings: 4
Calories: ~360 per chop
Crispy, juicy, and full of down-home flavor—just like Grandma used to make!