Pork chops don’t have to be boring with these Southern Fried Pork Chops. They are pretty quick and easy to make and go with just about anything.
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If you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal that uses a minimal amount of ingredients, these Southern Fried Pork Chops are a great option. While there is marinade time, the actual work of prepping and cooking these pork chops will take less than 30 minutes.
And even better, they are delicious with anything from mashed potatoes to salad to roasted vegetables to pasta.
Ingredients for Southern Fried Pork Chops
Here’s what you’ll need to make these mouthwatering pork chops:
Marinade the Pork Chops
The key to the tenderness of these pork chops is the buttermilk marinade. While it takes some time to marinate them, it makes such a difference and it’s inactive time so it’s not really any extra work.
Whisk together the buttermilk, kosher salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Add the pork chops and marinate for at least four hours but I prefer overnight.
Prep the Southern Fried Pork Chops
In a shallow bowl or pie plate, combine flour, seasoned salt, black pepper, garlic powder and paprika.
Remove the pork chops from the marinade then dredge them through the flour mixture. Set aside and continue until all the pork chops are coated.
Time to Fry
Add an inch of vegetable or canola oil to a large skillet over medium heat. To check if the oil is hot enough, sprinkle a bit of flour into the oil. If it bubbes up immediately, it’s ready.
Add pork chops in a single layer and fry for four to five minutes per side. The exact time will depend on the thickness of the pork chops.
To be sure they are cooked, use a digital meat thermometer and cook to 145 degrees F. Let rest on a cooling rack for 3 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute and keeps them juicy.
Make It a Meal
These southern fried pork chops are super versatile and can be combined with just about anything to make a delicious meal. Here’s some dishes we love with these pork chops:
Any of these recipes, or really anything else would be divine with these juicy, crispy pork chops.
More Pork Recipes to Try
Southern Fried Pork Chops
Ingredients
- 4 thick cut boneless pork chops
For the marinade:
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
For the coating:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 Tablespoon seasoned salt
- 1/2 Tablespoon black pepper
- 1/2 Tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- vegetable or canola oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk, kosher salt, 1/2 teasoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Add pork chops. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or up to overnight.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add an inch of oil to the pan and heat to 350 degrees.
- In a shallow bowl or pie plate, whisk together flour, seasoned salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika. Remove one pork chop from the marinade and add to the flour mixture. Coat pork chop well. Set on a clean plate and continue with remaining pork chops.
- Once your oil is hot, add pork chops to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until they reach 145 degrees F. Remove from oil to a paper towel lined plate and let rest for 3 minutes before serving.
