Country Fried Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Gravy

If you love comforting Southern-style meals that feel like a warm hug, these Country Fried Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Gravy are about to become your new obsession. Crispy, golden, perfectly seasoned pork chops get pan-fried to tender perfection — then smothered in a rich, creamy, smoky bacon gravy that tastes like pure comfort on a plate. This dish is hearty, indulgent, and packed with flavors that remind you of classic homestyle cooking.

Think chicken-fried steak meets pork chops, upgraded with the kind of thick country gravy you only get in Southern kitchens. The crunchy breading gives way to juicy pork inside, and every bite is coated in savory gravy loaded with bacon. Whether you’re making Sunday dinner, a cozy fall meal, or a family-friendly favorite, this recipe hits every comfort-food craving.

Below you’ll find the full ingredients, instructions, variations, and your customized recipe JSON.

Why You’ll Love These Country Fried Pork Chops

• Crispy + juicy — perfect texture combination
• Creamy bacon gravy that tastes smoky, savory, and addictive
• Pan-fried, not deep-fried — easier and less messy
• Simple ingredients with big flavor payoff
• Perfect comfort meal for any season
• Kid and family friendly

This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes, biscuits, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Ingredients

For the Pork Chops

• 4 boneless pork chops (½–¾ inch thick)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)

For the Creamy Bacon Gravy

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 1/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp onion powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Pat pork chops dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. In one bowl, whisk eggs and milk.
3. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
4. Dredge pork chops in seasoned flour, dip in egg mixture, then dredge in flour again.
5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6. Fry pork chops 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
7. In the same skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy; remove bacon and leave drippings.
8. Add butter to skillet and melt.
9. Whisk in flour to form a roux; cook 1 minute.
10. Slowly add milk and chicken broth, whisking constantly until smooth.
11. Season gravy with garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
12. Stir in crispy bacon.
13. Pour gravy over fried pork chops before serving.

Country Fried Pork Chops with Creamy Bacon Gravy

Crispy golden pork chops pan-fried Southern-style and smothered in a rich, smoky, creamy bacon gravy.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 4 chops

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Southern

Calories: 520

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

Pork Chops

• 4 pork chops 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
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• oil for frying

Creamy Bacon Gravy

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

Equipment

• Skillet
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Tongs

Method

 

1. Season pork chops with salt and pepper.
2. Whisk eggs and milk together.
3. Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
4. Dredge chops in flour, dip in egg mixture, then dredge again.
5. Heat oil in a skillet and fry pork chops until golden and cooked through.
6. Cook chopped bacon in skillet until crispy; remove and reserve.
7. Add butter to bacon drippings and melt.
8. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute to form a roux.
9. Slowly add milk and broth, whisking until smooth.
10. Add garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt.
11. Stir in cooked bacon.
12. Pour gravy over pork chops and serve warm.

Notes

If gravy becomes too thick, add a splash of broth or milk.

Tips for Perfect Country Fried Pork Chops

• Use thin chops for quicker, crispier frying.
• Double-dredging ensures a thick, crunchy crust.
• Don’t overcrowd the skillet — fry in batches.
• Keep gravy warm on low heat to avoid thickening too much.
• Add extra broth if gravy becomes too thick.

Variations

• Spicy Version – add cayenne to the flour.
• Buttermilk Version – soak chops in buttermilk before breading.
• Mushroom Gravy – replace bacon with sautéed mushrooms.
• Gluten-Free – use gluten-free flour blend.

Serving Suggestions

Serve with:

• Mashed potatoes
• Buttermilk biscuits
• Collard greens
• Green beans
• Cornbread
• Roasted garlic cauliflower

This dish also reheats beautifully when stored properly.

Fun Fact

Country-fried recipes became popular in the American South where cooks transformed inexpensive cuts of meat into tender, crispy meals using flour dredging and pan-frying — creating iconic comfort dishes like chicken-fried steak and, of course, fried pork chops.