Fried pork chop is a classic Southern dish usually cooked in lots of fat. Here we will be making a healthier version of it with not too much fat. It is a great dish especially in winters. It requires little preparation time and very easy to make. You will definitely end up putting a delicious hearty meal on the table for your family or friends or even just for yourself. Amazing sauce made with wine and chicken stock creates mouth-watering meal. A savory combination of fried chops with baked potatoes and onions is to die for. In about half an hour you will be able to put together a luscious lunch for yourself. There are different ways to make perfect pork chops but this recipe of fried pork chop is the one to hold onto.
Total time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4 bone-in pork chops
- 1 ½ pounds potatoes quartered
- 1 medium yellow onion quartered
- 1/3 cup flour
- 2-3 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt- to taste
- Black pepper- to taste
- ¼ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup chicken stock
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 450F.
- Cut the potatoes and onions in quarters and place on a baking sheet. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake onions and potatoes in preheated oven for about 25 minutes or until potatoes turn golden brown and tender and onions are soft.
- Stir together 1/3 cup flour and salt and pepper. Use this mixture for coating pork chops. Coat the chops and cook in a skillet over medium-high with olive oil. Oil should be nice and hot so that you get a good sear because it keeps the chops juicy. Cook pork chops until golden from both sides. Take the chops out to a platter.
- In the same skillet, add butter and 1 tablespoon flour while whisking until a smooth paste forms. Add ¼ cup wine and cook for 2 minutes while scrapping browned bits from skillet. Add chicken stock now and let it boil, then reduce heat to medium low. Stir occasionally. Cook until sauce thickened.
- Place baked potato and onion in the plater along with fried pork chops and top it up with the prepared sauce. Flavorful and amazing meal is ready to serve.
Note: refrigerate the leftover pork chops in airtight container or wrap tightly with aluminum foil. You can also freeze them in freezer bags. Pork chops can be stored for up to 3 months in freezer.