These perfectly seasoned pork chops are lightly breaded and fried to golden crisp perfection. Southern-fried, just like grandma used to make!
While you’re here, checkout this macaroni and cheese, along with these collard greens, to really round out this soul food meal!
Let’s talk about dinner! These are a breeze because they are so easy to make. Living in the south for such a long time has given me the privilege of being around great food.
Why are pork chops considered soul food?
Soul food and fried go hand-in-hand! It is all about the breading and the crispy exterior that is created after frying. Fried chicken and fried pork chops are stars of the south when it comes to soul food.
Some of the best chops are smothered in a homemade gravy… we’ll have to go there soon!
How are the perfectly seasoned pork chops made?
One of the things I enjoy so much about fried pork chops is the flavor. Pork is naturally a bit salty, so the seasonings we add just simply enhances the flavors.
For this recipe, we used Lawry’s seasoning salt- because it’s an all-time favorite over here! A little seasoning salt goes a long way, so it doesn’t take much. Other seasonings used include paprika, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder.
Once the pork chops are well seasoned, its time for the breading. Adding baking powder to the flour helps create a perfectly crisp breading. Evenly coat the pork chops in the flour mixture, then add to the hot oil.
We like our pork chops to be fried a bit on the harder side, so we fry for about 7-10 minutes per side. Pork chops cook very fast, so it is easy to overcook them.
After the pork chops are golden brown on both sides, remove them from the oil and set on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oils. The pork chops will continue to cook a bit after they’re removed from the oil. Now it is time to serve them with your favorite side.
Perfectly Seasoned Pork Chops
These perfectly seasoned pork chops are lightly breaded and fried to golden crisp perfection. Southern-fried, just like grandma used to make!
Ingredients
- 6 Pork chops, center cut
- 2 cups Flour
- 2 teaspoon Baking powder
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
Seasonings (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Seasoning salt
- 1/2 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1/2 tablesppon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Add oil to skillet and heat over medium.
- In a large bowl, add all seasoning and thoroughly rub into pork chops. Add flour and baking powder to a seperate bowl and evenly coat each pork chop.
- Add pork chops to oil- careful not to overcrowd skillet
- Fry 7-10 minutes per side. Remove from oil and set on baking rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
Notes
Adjust cooking time according to desired wellness
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Listen, my whole life is about when I’m eating my next pork chop. I love them any way they come, but this is where it’s at!
Yes Marta! My favorite way to eat them is fried!
I love a perfectly seasoned pork chop! This looks awesome!
Me too Calysta! Thank you for checking them out.
Yes!! These pork chops look amazing! Reminds me of the way my mom makes them!
Why thank ya ma’am! I love a good pork chop!
These remind me of the ones I had growing up in SC. Nice job!
Oh, wonderful! Thank you Marisa.
These really do look absolutely perfect! Thank you for sharing!
Thank you, You are very welcome.
OMG! Pork Chops are the best! They were my favorite growing up! Such a Southern staple!
Yes they are!
Seasoning is SO important. Thank you for spreading the word lol!
It most definitely is!
It’s been a long time I actually pulled out a piece of paper to take notes on a blog post. Thanks for this. You’ve earned yourself a new reader!
That’s great Brian! Thanks for stopping by!