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Buttermilk-Brined Fried Pork Chops

Bone-in pork chops brined in buttermilk, then fried crisp in a well-seasoned pork rind crust.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in pork chops about 1 inch thick
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 cups pork rinds finely crushed
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil for frying

Instructions

  • Submerge pork chops in buttermilk and refrigerate at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Mix crushed pork rinds with smoked paprika and garlic powder in a shallow bowl.
  • Remove chops from buttermilk, dip in beaten egg, then press into the pork rind mixture, coating thoroughly.
  • Heat avocado oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Fry chops 5–6 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (145°F internal).
  • Rest 5 minutes on a wire rack before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 450kcal | Protein: 36g | Fat: 32g
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