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Fried Pork Chops with Gravy

February 20, 2019 - By Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan - Updated June 21, 2019 - 24 Comments

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Old fashion stove top fried pork chops with gravy like grandma made in less than 30 minutes. Just follow the easy step by step photo instructions. Sometimes the old way is the best way.
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Editor’s Note: Originally Published January 23, 2016. Updated with expanded explanation and updated photos. Welcome to one of our favorites we do frequently.

I hadn’t done bone-in chops fried on the stove top for 30 years, but it is just so simple it came right back.

This started with my wife. Now, she doesn’t make requests very often, but as we are staring at the meat case, she focused on the pork chops. Not the lean center cut loin cut ones I usually buy but the bone-in nicely marbled ones. And she had one other request, just fry them and make gravy.

Per my usual habit, I Googled and was very disappointed. Some used up to 10 spices, lots of brine and most with breading. Just so not me and definitely not the way I always have done them.

This needs to be a fast, done from memory type recipe. So I went from memory.

My Rating
My rating system. Great 5 out of 5
Definitely an every day five. We do this at least monthly.

Pro Tips: Recipe Notes for Fried Pork Chops with Gravy

What is a Pork Chop?

A pork chop is a slice of the pork loin. It is from 1/2 inch to 2 inches thick and may or may not include some bone.

The loin is very lean so does well with rapid cooking and brining is always good for any pork loin cut.

Graphic showing location of pork chops

The “chops” at the front and rear end are not really pork chops and should be avoided unless you know what to do with them.

This recipe is using 3/4 inch thick pork chops which is the standard usually found in US stores. It can be used in 1/2 inch up to 1 1/2 inch but if you are on the thicker end, a rest to at room temperature will help you get the correct internal temperature.

Pork chips can have a large rim of fat. If it is thick, trim it down to 1/4 inch. Also, slice through the fat every inch or so to prevent cupping of the chop.

Bone-in vs Boneless Pork Chops

Either will do here. The bone-in will take a few more minutes.

What Final Temperature for Pork Chops?

145 with a three-minute rest is the minimum recommended by the FDA. My wife does not like any pink, so she is more of 155 here.

For many years we were taught to cook pork to 165. Dry… very dry. This is not needed and is no longer recommended as long as there is a 3 minutes rest. See WebMD for the discussion.

The Gravy

I’m using a slurry method to make gravy here. Not the more traditional roux method.

In the slurry method, you still need 2 tablespoons of flour per cup of liquid. I dilute the flour with about a cup of liquid and use a shaker to mix the flour with the liquid. A whisk and bowl would work well also. That is added slowly to boiling liquid while mixing.

Pork broth is not readily available like other broths. You can usually get pork boulion or gravy base. I like to use Penzey’s Pork gravy base.

See How To Make Gravy at Home for more detailed

Other Notes:

There’re some variables here that you need to pay attention to. The thickness of the meat. The initial temperature of the meat, your pan’s conduction of heat and your stove. So as always you are cooking to a final temperature.

An easy recipe to adjust to your needs. I just did six chops for company. I cooked three., tented and cooked three more.

Some Other Pork Chop Recipes – See a complete list of pork chops and loin recipes

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Pan Seared Oven Roasted Pork Chops

Pan Seared Oven Roasted Thick Cut Pork Chops

Breaded Pork Chops

ingredients for fried pork chops with gravy

If you have time, allow the pork chops to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. The pork chops should be 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Pork chips can have a large rim of fat. If it is thick, trim it down to 1/4 inch. Also, slicing through the fat every inch or so helps prevent cupping of the chop.

seasoning with the pork chops on a red mat

Season both sides of the chops with seasoning salt and pepper to taste.  If you are using bouillon or soup base for your pork broth, then mix two cups now. You may also use vegetable broth.

pork chops in pan with shimmering oil

Add 1-2 tablespoons oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering hot, add the pork and cover pan with the lid. Cook for about 4 minutes until bottom is nicely brown. Flip, cover pan and cook another 4-5 minute to an internal temperature of 145.

tenting pork chops with foil

Remove from pan and tent lightly with foil while doing gravy phase.

adding flour mixture to pan

Whisk 4 tablespoons flour into one cup of broth. Add the other one cup of your broth to the pan over medium heat. When boiling, slowly add the broth/flour mixture while whisking continuously. Continue to whisk until thickened about 2-3 minutes.

piece of pork chop on fork

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Fried Pork Chops with Gravy

Old fashion stove top fried pork chops with gravy like grandma made in less than 30 minutes. Just follow the easy step by step photo instructions. Sometimes the old way is the best way.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time25 mins
Author: Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan
Course : Main Course
Cuisine : American
Servings/Adjust Amount: 2
2

Ingredients

  • 2 pork chops - bone in or boneless
  • seasoning salt - to taste
  • pepper - to taste
  • 1-2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 cups broth - may come from gravy base or bouillon
  • 4 tablespoons flour
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Instructions

  • If you have time, allow the pork chops to rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. The pork chops should be 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Pork chips can have a large rim of fat. If it is thick, trim it down to 1/4 inch. Also, slicing through the fat every inch or so helps prevent cupping of the chop.
  • Season the both sides of the chops with seasoning salt and pepper to taste. If you are using bouillon or soup base for your pork broth then mix two cups now. You may also use vegetable broth.
  • Add 1-2 tablespoon oil to a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is shimmering hot, add the pork and cover pan with the lid. Cook for about 4 minutes until bottom is nicely brown. Flip, cover pan and cook another 4-5 minute to internal temperature of about 145.
  • Remove from pan and tent lightly with foil while doing gravy phase.
  • Whisk 4 tablespoons flour into one cup of broth. Add the other one cup of your broth to the pan over medium heat. When boiling slowly add the broth/flour mixture while whisking continuously. Continue to whisk until thickened about 2-3 minutes.

Recipe Notes

Pro Tips:

  1. I suggest 3/4 to 1-inch thick pork chops for this recipe. Bone-in or boneless either one is fine.
  2. Pork chips can have a large rim of fat. If it is thick, trim it down to 1/4 inch. Also, slicing through the fat every inch or so helps prevent cupping of the chop.
  3. Minimum safe internal temperature is 145 with a three-minute rest.
  4. Season to your taste. I like Lawry’s seasoning salt.
  5. For the gravy, I like to use Penzy’s gravy base to make 2 cups of “broth”. You may use pork bouillon. Or vegetable or chicken broth will work, also.
There are some variables here that you need to pay attention to. The thickness of the meat. The initial temperature of the meat, your pan's conduction of heat and your stove. So, as always, you are cooking to a final temperature.
Nutritional information includes gravy but not potatoes
 

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Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1393mg | Potassium: 962mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.7mg
 

Nutrition is generally for one serving. Number of servings is stated above and is my estimate of normal serving size for this recipe.

 

All nutritional information are estimates and may vary from your actual results. This is home cooking, and there are many variables. To taste ingredients such as salt will be my estimate of the average used.

Originally Published January 23, 2016

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  1. Jill McPhee

    March 07, 2019 at 5:27 pm

    Hey Dr Dan

    Made this the other night. Perfect. I have always had a problem with pork chops as they would always come out so dry. I used salt and pepper and made the gravy with a little chicken bouillon. Added a baked potato and a veggie. Very good indeed. Tonight I am pan searing beef tenderloin for the oven. I have done this quite a bit and it always turns out yummy. The pork chops were great. Love the dogs.5 stars

    Reply
    • DrDan

      March 10, 2019 at 10:28 pm

      Hi Jill,
      Welcome to the blog.
      I do love a well done pork chop, especially with gravy.
      Hope the filets came out well. And Molly and Lilly say thanks
      Thanks for the note and rating.
      Dan

  2. AlasKen

    February 23, 2019 at 6:41 pm

    Once again you nailed it. I made it as written except used 1/2” chops as that is what the butcher had handy and I prefer a thin chop. I had chicken broth so used it. We had had a long day of babysitting 3 grandkids, which we love but with 2 2 year olds and a 6 month old it is exhausting. My wife said she just didn’t feel up to cooking so I said I got this as I had seen the recipe and was craving pork chops the old fashioned way. I had bought the chops the day before so it was very easy and really was 30 minutes from start to the table as I had some leftover fried taters from breakfast. My wife was impressed and that is all that matters. Thanks for making it easier to cook for 2.

    Reply
    • DrDan

      February 23, 2019 at 7:09 pm

      We just got back from grandparent duty two days ago so I feel your pain/fatigue.

      I cheat on the potatoes and use Bob Evans sometimes. It is too much work for a bit of potatoes to make “real” mashed potatoes. But so good with the gravy.

      The half inch chops ore fine but do tend to “cup” more especially if bone-in, so cut the fat rim if it is thick as I discussed.

      I always have a few chops in the freezer I can just move to the refrigerator in the morning if the mood strikes for these.

      Thanks for the note.

      Dan

  3. JodiK

    December 21, 2018 at 12:47 am

    Hi, DrDan! I am new to your web site and want to commend you on the wonderful details and photos you post. I was looking for a pork chop recipe that my mother used to make. She has passed on and so I am now unable to ask her. When I read your recipe, I felt and sensed that it was very similar to the way she used to do it. It is too late tonight to make them but I plan on attempting them tomorrow. I can not wait to review your other recipes because you seem like my kind of ‘guy’…very meticulous, precise, organized, detailed, intelligent…I think you get my point! Anyway, a great BIG thank you to you for all your hard work and time spent devoted to this!! I just know I am going to love coming back and looking at ALL of your recipes!!! Job WELL DONE!!!
    Jodi : )

    Reply
    • DrDan

      December 21, 2018 at 9:45 am

      Hi Jodi,

      Welcome to the blog.

      This is a personal favorite for us. We do it 1-2 times per month. We always “double up” on the added pork flavor to the gravy. I use Penzey pork gravy base but any pork base adds a lot of flavor.

      I do try to be detailed in my presentation. I want the readers to imagine doing the recipe and know they can do it.

      Thanks for the note and compliment. Have a great holiday.

      Dan

    • Jacki Gilbert

      January 07, 2019 at 7:32 pm

      So when is the wedding?

  4. Sharon Archer

    November 07, 2018 at 9:37 am

    I only have beef broth. Would that work as well?

    Reply
    • DrDan

      November 08, 2018 at 11:44 am

      Hi Sharon,
      Welcome to the blog and sorry for the delayed response. Two trips to computer repair in two days.

      I probably would not do the beef broth. I just don’t see it as a good flavor mix. Try chicken or vegetable broth if you can’t do pork.

      Dan

  5. Denise

    October 28, 2018 at 11:22 pm

    DrDan thanks so much for this perfect recipe, I have been looking all over for one for pan fried thick cut pork chops with creamy gravy, just like my grandmother Etta used to make. The tip about putting the lid on was excellent as the meat did not curl, yet it browned. It was quick and easy with mashed potatoes and veggies. The gravy turn out perfect also. The only deviation I made was flouring the chops for a light breading. Just delicious! I give this 5-stars!

    Reply
    • DrDan

      October 29, 2018 at 1:10 pm

      Hi Denise,

      Welcome to the blog.

      This is just a recipe that needed to be written down. It is one of my favorites and I try to do it every few weeks.

      Thanks for the note.
      Dan

  6. Ramona

    September 17, 2018 at 3:35 pm

    Could I use chicken or beef broth for the gravy?

    Reply
    • DrDan

      September 17, 2018 at 6:03 pm

      Hi Ramona,
      Welcome to the blog.
      I would do the chicken. I think it will pick up the pork taste from the pan the best.
      Dan

  7. Stefanie

    January 01, 2018 at 11:04 am

    I’ve tried other fried pork chop recipes only to have a “fried chicken” type chop. Made these as a surprise for my southern husband and he said “Baby, this is the best dinner you’ve ever made!”.

    I use chicken stock instead of a pork base but he loved them all the same. Thanks Dr. Dan!

    Reply
  8. Lois Rogers

    August 17, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    Hi, I am so happy to find these recipes for two. I am anxious to try the pork chops. This is how my mother and therefore me used to make pork chops but cooked them too long and used thinner chops so they turned out dry. I have sort of not used pork chops very much lately but they are a favorite of mine. Looking forward to other recipes to try.

    Reply
  9. Linda

    February 12, 2016 at 5:36 am

    Dan,
    I just found you and LOVE reading your recipes. Im a senior so cooking for 2 is great for me. I love to cook but must follow recipes – Im not creative.
    Can you please tell me how long a “base’ would last? I would hate to buy a jar like that and then have to toss it after using a little.
    Thanks for your help!5 stars

    Reply
    • DrDan

      February 12, 2016 at 9:34 am

      Hi Linda,
      First thanks for the note and rating.
      The base does not seem to have an expiration date on it that my old eyes can find. We refrigerate after opening but the label says you don’t have to.
      We tend to replace these things once a year or so but now the pork is running really low just in the last month.
      We like going to Penzeys. Excellent quality spices and really it is cheaper then the spices at you local market.
      Dan

  10. RossC

    February 11, 2016 at 11:40 am

    Good to see an old fashioned pork chop recipe…
    Pork chop dinners have been featured in our family for over 50 years and they have always been done, much as you do here.. My mom taught me, I taught my children, they taught their children and I’m certain that the children of my grandchildren will be taught the same methods… :O)5 stars

    Reply
    • DrDan

      February 11, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Hi Ross,
      You are so right. This needs to be taught and handed down. But really nobody is publishing instructions. I looked around for a “refresher” since it had been so many years since I had done this. Nothing out there. We have done this 4 times since I posted this… it’s not wearing out it’s welcome yet.

      Thanks for the note and rating.

      DrDan

  11. Suzanne

    January 25, 2016 at 6:46 am

    As my grandma always said if it ain’t broke why fix it. You say to let chops rest for 30 min. even tented won’t they get cold? I only rested for 10 min. because my hubby bought skinny chops this time because I was afraid they would get cold but I do prefer to rest at least 20. Could pork steak be used instead? My son and his family like that. Thank your wife for reminding me of my childhood.

    Reply
    • DrDan

      January 25, 2016 at 7:37 am

      Hi Suzanne,
      The initial rest is before cooking to get the internal temp of the meat up. Not so important with 3/4 inch but if you go to 1 inch or more the outside may overcook before the correct internal temp is reached.

      The tenting the cooked meat is at the end to keep warm while doing the gravy. I did this recipe again 2 days ago. I did 6 chops in two batches of 3. The first three were still a good serving temp after waiting for the second batch to cook and the gravy. Some people use a 200 degree oven to keep them warm but I don’t find that needed.

      If you are not doing the gravy phase, I would let them rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

      Pork steak should work fine.

      DrDan

  12. Leslie

    January 24, 2016 at 9:07 pm

    These were great and tender, I plan like to make again for company (used vegetable broth for gravy liquid). What is the pork container you show in your picture, is it something I should buy before making again?5 stars

    Reply
    • DrDan

      January 24, 2016 at 9:17 pm

      Hi Lesile;
      The “Pork” bottle is gravy base from Penzeys. It makes the what is eventually pork broth. I buy it once per year along with the turkey since neither come in broth form. It will make the gravy scream pork. Just what my wife wanted. A boullion cube could do the same thing. The veggie broth I’m sure is just fine.

      Dan

  13. Joan

    January 24, 2016 at 8:39 am

    Yum, much the way my mother cooked them. She always made milk gravy. I will try these soon!

    Reply

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