Name: Southern Fried Pork Chops (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 Pork Chops - 1 inch thick; 4 cups Water; 1/4 cup Salt; 2 tbsp Sugar; 1 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1 tsp Paprika; 1 tsp Garlic Powder; 1 tsp Onion Powder; 1/2 tsp Black Pepper; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1/2 tsp Salt; 2 cups Vegetable Oil

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A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender pork chops coated in a seasoned breading and fried to golden perfection.

Total 1h

Serves 4

Steps 8

Ingredients 12

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Pork Chops
4 4 Pork Chops - 1 inch thick
Brine
4 cups 950 mL Water
cup 60 mL Salt
2 tbsp 30 mL Sugar
Breading
1 cup 120 g All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp 5 mL Paprika
1 tsp 5 mL Garlic Powder
1 tsp 5 mL Onion Powder
tsp 2.5 mL Black Pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Cayenne Pepper
tsp 2.5 mL Salt
Frying
2 cups 475 mL Vegetable Oil

Equipment

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Instructions

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In a large bowl, combine all Brine ingredients and stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
Add Pork Chops to the brine, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Remove Pork Chops from brine and pat completely dry with paper towels.
In a shallow dish, combine all Breading ingredients.
Dredge each Pork Chop in the breading mixture, pressing to ensure it adheres well.
Heat Vegetable Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Carefully place breaded Pork Chops in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 145°F/63°C).
Remove Pork Chops from skillet and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.