How I Cook My Pork Chops
These fried pork chops are simple, rustic, and full of flavor. I cook them in a cast iron skillet without breading, which keeps the meat tender while creating a delicious crust.
Using a cast iron skillet makes all the difference — it holds heat well and gives the pork chops a beautiful, golden sear every time.
Turn the Pan Drippings into Gravy
One of my favorite parts of frying pork chops is the pan drippings. After cooking, you can use the leftover grease to make Homemade Pork Chop Gravy. It’s rich, savory, and the perfect companion for these juicy pork chops.
Ready to Make These Juicy Fried Pork Chops?
Give these Cast Iron Fried Pork Chops a try for your next meal. Simple, flavorful, and rustic — they’re a true comfort food classic.
Here’s the full recipe so you can make these juicy pork chops at home:
Cast Iron Fried Pork Chops – Juicy and Flavorful
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 Pork Chops
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 Tbs granulated onion
- 1 Tbs granulated garlic
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- add salt, pepper, granulated onion and garlic in a bowl and mix well and set aside. You can put the mixture in a shaker, if you prefer.
- rinse off the pork chops and lay out on paper towels and pat dry. sprinkle seasonings on side up.
- put the oil in your skillet set heat on medium high. make sure your oil is hot before placing the chops in to fry.
- place 3 or 4 chops in the skillet, seasoned side down. sprinkle more seasoning on and fry 3 or 4 minutes on each side. repeat process until all chops have been fried.
- put chops on a baking sheet and cover with foil. put in the oven set at 350℉ for about 20 minutes to finish cooking.
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Homemade Pork Chop Gravy
You can use the grease dripping and use this recipe:
Homemade Pork Chop Gravy – Classic Comfort from Pan Drippings
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup oil I used the grease left in my skillet, after frying pork chops.
- ¼ cup flour may need to add some if needed.
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper to taste
Instructions
- use the grease left in your skillet, after frying pork chops.
- using your spatula, remove the big pieces from the oil.
- heat up your skillet to medium heat and stir in the flour with a fork, to form a roux. keep stirring for a few minutes. (2 or 3 minutes) the mixture should be simmering and starting to brown. (you can use a small whisk, if you prefer)
- continue to stir, and slowly pour the milk into the skillet. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil and thicken. Once the mixture has thickened, sprinkle salt and pepper on top and stir. Remove from heat and pour into a serving bowl.
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Let’s Hear From You
Do you prefer your pork chops breaded or skillet-fried? Have you ever used pan drippings to make gravy?
