Few dishes capture the heart and soul of true Southern comfort cooking quite like Country Fried Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Gravy. Crispy, seasoned, golden fried pork chops paired with a rich, smoky bacon gravy create a rib-sticking, soul-warming meal that feels like a Sunday supper at Grandma’s house. It’s the kind of recipe that makes the kitchen smell irresistible and brings everyone to the table long before you even call them.

This dish combines two beloved Southern classics: country fried meat (a method similar to chicken-fried steak) and creamy homemade gravy enriched with real bacon. The pork chops are dredged in a seasoned flour mixture, pan-fried to crisp perfection, and then topped with a velvety gravy made from bacon drippings, broth, milk, and plenty of black pepper.

Whether you’re craving a nostalgic family dinner, prepping a comforting weekend meal, or showing off your Southern cooking skills, this dish is guaranteed to satisfy. It’s hearty, delicious, and surprisingly simple to make — with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.

Below, you’ll find everything you need: ingredients, steps, success tips, variations, serving ideas, fun facts, and a fully optimized recipe JSON.

⭐ Why You’ll Love These Country Fried Pork Chops

1. Crispy Outside, Juicy Inside

The flour coating locks in moisture while giving the pork chops a golden, crunchy crust.

2. Bacon Gravy = Instant Flavor Boost

The creamy gravy is smoky, savory, peppery, and deeply comforting.

3. Easy, Simple Ingredients

No complicated prep. Basic pantry staples deliver huge flavor.

4. Perfect for Family Dinners

This recipe is filling, satisfying, and pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, biscuits, rice, or veggies.

5. Restaurant Quality at Home

With proper technique, your pork chops will taste like classic country diner comfort food — but even better.

⭐ Ingredients for Country Fried Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Gravy

For the Pork Chops

• 4–6 pork chops (boneless or bone-in)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
• 2 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)

For the Creamy Bacon Gravy

• 6 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (plus more to taste)
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh parsley for serving (optional)

⭐ Instructions (Step-by-Step)

1. Prep the Pork Chops

1. Pat pork chops dry with paper towels.
2. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
3. Set aside while preparing dredging station.

2. Set Up Breading Station

4. In one bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme.
5. In another bowl, whisk eggs with milk.
6. Dredge each pork chop in seasoned flour.
7. Dip into the egg mixture.
8. Return to flour mixture for a second coating (double dredging = best crust).
9. Set coated pork chops on a wire rack.

3. Fry the Pork Chops

10. Heat ¼–½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
11. When hot, add pork chops in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
12. Fry 4–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
13. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.

4. Make the Creamy Bacon Gravy

14. Cook chopped bacon in a skillet until crisp.
15. Remove bacon pieces but leave the drippings.
16. Add butter to skillet and melt.
17. Whisk in flour to form a roux.
18. Cook 1–2 minutes until lightly golden.
19. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk.
20. Stir continuously until thickened into gravy.
21. Add bacon back into gravy.
22. Season with black pepper, garlic powder, and salt to taste.

Country Fried Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Gravy

Crispy country fried pork chops topped with rich, smoky bacon gravy for the ultimate Southern comfort meal.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Servings: 4 pork chops

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Southern

Calories: 520

Ingredients

  

Pork Chops

• 4-6 pork chops bone-in or boneless
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 tsp dried thyme optional
• 2 eggs
• 0.25 cup milk
• oil for frying

Creamy Bacon Gravy

• 6 slices bacon chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 0.25 cup flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1.5 cups milk
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• salt to taste

Equipment

• Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Tongs
• Wire rack

Method

 

1. Pat pork chops dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and thyme in a shallow bowl.
3. Whisk eggs and milk together.
4. Dredge pork chops in flour, then egg mixture, then flour again.
5. Heat oil in a skillet and fry pork chops until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Cook chopped bacon until crisp; remove pieces and leave drippings in skillet.
7. Add butter and flour to drippings to form a roux.
8. Whisk in broth and milk until gravy thickens.
9. Add bacon back in and season with pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
10. Serve pork chops topped with creamy bacon gravy.

Notes

For extra crispy pork chops, allow dredged meat to rest 10 minutes before frying.

5. Serve

23. Plate pork chops and pour creamy bacon gravy generously over top.
24. Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Country Fried Pork Chops

Use thin pork chops for quicker frying

1/2-inch to 3/4-inch thickness works best.

Double dredge for maximum crispiness

The flour–egg–flour method is key.

Keep oil temperature steady

350°F (175°C) creates the best crust.

Rest before serving

This helps the coating stay crisp and the juices redistribute.

Use heavy cast-iron skillet

It holds heat well and crisps beautifully.

⭐ Variations

Spicy Southern Version

Add cayenne or hot sauce.

Buttermilk Pork Chops

Replace egg wash with buttermilk for extra tenderness.

Country Fried Chicken Instead

Use chicken breasts or tenders with the same recipe.

White Pepper Gravy

Swap bacon gravy for classic country white gravy.

⭐ Serving Suggestions

• Mashed potatoes
• Buttermilk biscuits
• Green beans or collard greens
• Cornbread
• Rice or egg noodles

This meal is Southern comfort on a plate.

⭐ Fun Facts

• Country fried dishes originated in the American South as a way to tenderize inexpensive cuts of meat.
• Bacon gravy is a staple in old-fashioned farm cooking, often eaten with biscuits early in the morning.
• Pork chops became popular in Southern cooking due to both flavor and affordability.