Southern Buttermilk Fried Pork Chops

Ingredients

• 4bone-in pork chops, 3/4-inch thick
• 2 cupsbuttermilk
• 1 tbsphot sauce
• 2 cupsall-purpose flour
• 1 tbspsalt
• 1 tspblack pepper
• 1 tsppaprika
• 1/2 tspgarlic powder
• 1/2 tsponion powder
• 1/4 tspcayenne pepper
• as neededvegetable oil or lard, for frying

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Method

1. 1

   Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl or zip-top bag; add pork chops and marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, up to overnight.

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2. 2

   Whisk flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne together in a shallow dish.

3. 3

   Remove chops from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off; dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour, pressing to adhere.

4. 4

   Heat 1/2 inch oil in a cast-iron skillet to 350°F over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Fry chops 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown, the crust is set, and internal temperature reaches 145°F.

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6. 6

   Transfer to a wire rack (not paper towels, to keep the crust crisp) and rest 5 minutes before serving.

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