South West Pan Fried Pork Chops Recipes

OLD-FASHIONED PAN-FRIED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl. Place the flour in a shallow dish. Pat the chops dry with paper towels. Cut 2 slits about 2 inches apart through the fat on the edges of each chop (Since pork chops have a tendency to curl when cooked at high heat, cutting the slits will prevent this from happening). Season both sides of the chops with the spice mixture, then dredge the chops lightly in the flour (do NOT discard the flour). Transfer to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook the chopped bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp, about 8 minutes. using a slotted spoon, transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve for another use. (if having baked potatoes with the pork chops, serve with sour cream, chopped chives, and sprinkle on the cooked, chopped bacon -- YUM!) Do NOT wipe out the pan!
• Add the oil to the fat in the pan and heat over medium-high heat until just smoking. Return the chops to the flour dish and turn to coat. Cook the chops until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Serve and enjoy!

SIMPLE & BASIC PAN-FRIED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Salt and pepper both sides of the pork chops. If desired, add a little cayenne pepper to the mix.
• Combine all dry ingredients. Dredge each side of the pork chops in the flour mixture, then set aside on a plate.
• Heat canola oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add butter. When butter is melted and butter/oil mixture is hot, cook 3 pork chops at a time, 2 to 3 minutes on the first side; 1 to 2 minutes on the other side. (Make sure no pink juices remain.)
• Remove to a plate and repeat with remaining pork chops.

SOUTHERN PAN FRIED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Wash pork chops, pat dry and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• In a large skillet, heat the oil - medium high heat.
• Dredge chops in flour and shake of excess and sear in the heated oil - cook for about 1 minute per side to brown.
• Remove chops from skillet and place on a brown paper bag to absorb excess oil.
• Turn skillet to medium low and add onion and garlic to the pan. Cook for about 2 minutes to soften the onion and then add chops back to the skillet.
• Cover with 1/4 cup water and put a lid on the skillet and steam the chops for about 20 minutes.