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Southern Fried Pork Chops

Crispy, golden-brown pork chops seasoned with classic Southern spices and pan-fried to perfection. This recipe delivers juicy, flavorful chops with a crunchy exterior.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1/2 inch thick)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt (plus extra for seasoning chops)
  • 1 tsp black pepper (plus extra for seasoning chops)
  • Cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil (enough to cover bottom of pan)
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Season both sides of the pork chops with seasoned salt and black pepper.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, 1 tsp seasoned salt, 1 tsp black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. Dredge each pork chop in the flour mixture, coating both sides thoroughly.
  4. Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat until hot.
  5. Cook 2 to 3 pork chops at a time for 4 to 5 minutes on the first side, then 3 to 5 minutes on the other side, until golden brown and no pink juices remain.
  6. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels and repeat with remaining pork chops.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-dip the pork chops in the flour mixture. Letting the coated chops rest for 10 minutes before frying helps the coating adhere better. Leftover oil can be cooled, strained, and reused for frying.

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