Description
Golden, crispy, and unbelievably juicy, Southern Comfort on a Plate is the ultimate Southern fried pork chops recipe. Soaked in a buttermilk marinade with a spicy kick, these chops deliver bold flavor with a satisfying crunch. This dish is perfect for quick dinners, soul food nights, or Sunday feasts. With pantry-friendly ingredients and no need for fancy equipment, it’s one of those easy dinner ideas you’ll want to make again and again. Whether you’re looking for comforting food ideas, a new take on classic Southern meals, or an easy recipe with big flavor, this is the answer.
Ingredients
1 ½ pounds bone-in pork chops
1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Oil for frying (vegetable or peanut oil recommended)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, eggs, and hot sauce. Submerge the pork chops and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
2. Mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
3. Remove pork chops from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Dredge in seasoned flour, pressing firmly. For extra crunch, dip again in the marinade and dredge once more.
4. Heat about 1 inch of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Maintain heat to ensure even frying.
5. Fry pork chops in batches, 4–5 minutes per side, until golden brown and internal temperature hits 145°F (63°C).
6. Transfer to a wire rack to rest and keep crispy. Avoid paper towels as they soften the crust.
7. Serve hot with classic Southern sides like mashed potatoes, green beans, or biscuits.
Notes
Let pork chops rest after frying to lock in juices and preserve crispiness.
Use a wire rack for draining—paper towels will make them soggy.
Don’t skip the marinade—it’s key to both flavor and tenderness.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pork chop
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg