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Southern Fried Pork Chop on a round white plate with a bite cut off and on the fork to show the interior of the pork chop. Roasted broccoli on the side.
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Southern Fried Pork Chops

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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword southern fried pork chops
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinade Time: 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author Meghan Payne-Hensley

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.