Alright, so listen up, I got this thing to say about them chicken fried pork chops. It ain’t rocket science, but it sure is tasty. My old man used to say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” and that’s how I feel about this here recipe. It’s simple, it’s good, and it fills you up. That’s all that matters, right?
First thing you gotta do is get yourself some pork chops. Now, I ain’t picky, but I like ’em with a little bit of fat on ’em. Makes ’em juicy, you know? Then you gotta get your breading station ready. That’s just a fancy way of saying you need some bowls and stuff. One bowl for flour, one for eggs, and one for them bread crumbs. I like them Italian bread crumbs, they got a nice crunch to ’em.
- Pork chops, the star of the show, get some good ones!
- Flour, just regular all-purpose, nothin’ fancy.
- Eggs, beat ’em up real good.
- Bread crumbs, I like Italian, you do you.
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, whatever you like.
You season that flour with some salt and pepper, maybe a little garlic powder if you’re feeling frisky. Then you dip them pork chops in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs. Make sure they’re good and coated, like they’re wearing a little bread crumb coat. That’s what makes ’em chicken fried pork chops, see? They get all crispy like fried chicken.
Now, for the frying part. You need a good skillet, cast iron if you got it. Heat up some oil in there, not too much, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. You don’t want them pork chops swimming in oil, just gently frying. When that oil is hot, you put them pork chops in there, careful not to splash yourself. Cook ’em for a few minutes on each side, until they’re golden brown and cooked through. You can tell they’re done when the juices run clear. Then you take ’em out and let ’em rest on a plate. That’s important, letting ’em rest. It makes ’em tender.
Some folks like gravy with their chicken fried pork chops. I do, especially if it’s made right. Now, I ain’t gonna give you no fancy gravy recipe, ’cause I don’t know any. But I can tell you how I make mine. It’s simple. You just take some of that leftover oil in the pan, add a little flour, and whisk it all up. Then you pour in some milk, slowly, while you keep whisking. You gotta keep whisking, or it’ll get lumpy. Season it with salt, pepper, maybe a little garlic, and there you go. White gravy. Nothing special, but it sure does taste good on them pork chops.
My grandma, she used to make these all the time. Sunday dinner, you know? Whole family gathered ’round the table. She’d fry up a big batch of these chicken fried pork chops, a mountain of mashed potatoes, and a big bowl of that white gravy. We’d eat until we were stuffed, then we’d all take a nap. Good times, good times. These pork chops, they remind me of her. She was a good cook, my grandma. Didn’t need no fancy recipes or nothing. Just good, honest food. That is how you make chicken fried pork chops.
These here chicken fried pork chops, they ain’t just food, they’re a whole experience. It is the smell of them frying in the pan, the sound of the sizzle, the taste of that crispy coating and juicy meat. They’re a reminder of simpler times, of family dinners and Sunday afternoons. They’re comfort food, plain and simple. And sometimes, that’s all you need. Just a little bit of comfort.
You can serve these with anything you like. Mashed potatoes, green beans, corn on the cob, it all works. Just make sure you got enough to go around, ’cause these chicken fried pork chops, they tend to disappear fast. Especially when you got a hungry family to feed. And don’t forget the gravy! That white gravy, it just ties it all together. Makes it a real meal. Like something your grandma would make.
Now I know some folks, they like to get all fancy with their cooking. They add all sorts of herbs and spices, use fancy bread crumbs, make complicated gravies. And that’s fine, I guess. But for me, I like to keep it simple. These chicken fried pork chops, they’re perfect just the way they are. No need to mess with a good thing. Just good, honest food, cooked with love. That’s the secret ingredient, you know. Love. Makes everything taste better. These are crispy and good. My husband, he loves these. I make it for him, he eat it all up! Sometimes you want food to just be good food, ya know? Chicken fried pork chops good food.
So there you have it. My take on chicken fried pork chops. It ain’t fancy, it ain’t complicated, but it’s good. And that’s all that matters, right? Good food, good company, good times. That’s what life’s all about. So go on, give it a try. You might just surprise yourself. And who knows, maybe you’ll start a new tradition in your family. A tradition of good, honest food, cooked with love. Just like my grandma used to make. These are the best, I tell ya, the best!