Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- In a small bowl or plate combine flour, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Beat two eggs together and then place the mixture into a separate shallow bowl. This will be your egg wash or egg dip.
- Pat your pork chops dry with a paper towel and then place them in the all-purpose flour and spice mixture. Coat both sides as well as the sides of the pork chops. Also, gently shake off the excess flour.
- Dip the coated pork chops in the beaten egg mixture and coat both sides.
- Return the pork chops to the seasoned flour mixture and coat both sides until they are completely coated with flour.
- Pour olive oil, bacon drippings or vegetable oil into a large frying pan like a cast-iron skillet. Heat the skillet up over medium to medium-high heat. The oil will be ready when it reaches 350 degrees or when it sizzles when you sprinkle flour on it.
- Using a tong, place the pork chops in the hot oil and cook them for about 3 minutes on each side or until they turn golden brown and have reached a temperature of 140 degrees when checked with a meat thermometer.
- Remove the pork chops from the pan and place them on a plate to rest before serving.
Notes
Spices: Feel free to use your favorite spices or fresh herbs instead of the ones in this recipe. I sometimes just use seasoned salt or Italian seasoning and other times I just use a little table salt and black pepper. If you like a little heat in your chops, I recommend also adding a teaspoon of cayenne pepper to your flour mix.
Eggs: The egg wash acts as a binder and will help the flour and spices stick to the pork
chops. All-purpose flour: Panko breadcrumbs are a good alternative to flour. You can also use whole wheat flour, almond flour, or gluten-free flour as well. Boneless pork chops: Bone-in pork chops are also great for this recipe. Just be sure to cook the chops after they have gotten to room temperature. Your pork chops will be cooked on the outside and undercooked on the inside if you use chops that have just been removed from the fridge.
chops. All-purpose flour: Panko breadcrumbs are a good alternative to flour. You can also use whole wheat flour, almond flour, or gluten-free flour as well. Boneless pork chops: Bone-in pork chops are also great for this recipe. Just be sure to cook the chops after they have gotten to room temperature. Your pork chops will be cooked on the outside and undercooked on the inside if you use chops that have just been removed from the fridge.