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Pork Chops Southern Style Recipe

This quick and easy Southern-style pork chop recipe is a flavor explosion! Made with simple ingredients (and pantry staples!), this recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Crispy pork chops with a rich, savory pan sauce – so good you won't believe it's made with fridge scraps! The more flavorful rendered fat you leave in the pan, the better it tastes! Serve with creamy mashed potatoes for a truly satisfying meal.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 499.9 kcal
Protein 84g
Rating 4.3 (97 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pork Chops Southern Style

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How to Make Pork Chops Southern Style

  1. Pat the pork chops dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the pork chops to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F).
  4. Remove the pork chops from the skillet and set aside. If necessary, pour off excess grease, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pan.
  5. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until softened.
  6. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  7. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  8. Add the butter, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine.
  9. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  10. Return the pork chops to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
  11. Serve immediately over mashed potatoes. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

69g

Carbs

3g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For 1 Or 2 Very Low Carbs Main Dish Pork American Southern United States Easy Beginner Cook Dinner Party Fall Spring Summer Winter Dietary Low Sodium Seasonal Low Carb Low In Something Meat Pork Chops Number Of Servings