Aunt Jennys Deep Fried Seasoned Pork Chops Recipes

DEEP-FRIED PORK CHOPS WITH SWEET AND SPICY RED PEPPER JELLY

Steps:

• For the pepper jelly: Combine the sugar, vinegar, pineapple juice, roasted bell peppers and jalapeno. Blend using a food processor or immersion blender. Place the puree in a 2-quart saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Add the pectin and continue to boil for 60 seconds, at which point add the frozen peppers to stop the cooking process. Pour the jelly into a metal container and chill in an ice bath for about 1 hour until it sets, or overnight in the refrigerator.
• For the pork chops: Using the toothy side of a meat tenderizer, pound the pork chops to about 1/2-inch thickness. Add the blackening seasoning, salt and pepper to the flour and mix thoroughly. Dredge the chops in the seasoned flour, dip in the buttermilk and then back into the flour (using one hand to work in the flour, and the other for dipping in the buttermilk). Allow to rest for at least a minute or so to allow the breader to set up.
• Pour the oil into a deep, heavy pot (cast iron is best), enough so that the pork chop has room to float, but there needs to be a few inches of clearance so that it doesn't overflow when you are frying. Heat the oil to 355 degrees F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to get the temperature right; too high and your food will burn on the outside before it is cooked on the inside, and too low your food will come out greasy and soggy.
• Gently the drop pork chops, 1 or 2 at a time, into the oil; don't crowd the pot. Fry until golden brown on the outside, about 7 minutes. Serve with the pepper jelly.

SEASONED PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Lightly grease a large frying pan with non-stick spray. Heat the pan. Temperature will depend on the thickness of the chops. For thin chops use med-high heat. For thicker chops use medium heat.
• Brush pork chops with vinegar and then brush with a thin coat of olive oil. Lightly sprinkle the pork chops with each of the seasonings. Flip and repeat on the other side.
• Place in the frying pan until browned on one side (usually about 7-12 minutes). Flip and cook until other side is browned.
• Enjoy!

MOIST, TENDER & CRISPY PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• EGG WASH: Beat the egg in a wide bowl with the mustard, mayonnaise, oregano, salt and pepper.
• COATING: Crush corn flakes and combine with the Romano Cheese.
• Spread out on a large plate.
• CHOPS: Poke chops with a fork or pound with a mallet to tenderize.
• OIL: Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat (oil is hot enough when a small piece of bread sizzles when dropped into the oil).
• COOK: Press each of the chops into the egg mixture, coating both sides.
• Then dip the chops into the bread crumbs, covering each side evenly.
• Fry the chops until they are a deep golden color, about 5-8 minutes per side depending on thickness.

FRIED PORK CHOPS -- DONE RIGHT!!!

Steps:

• Generously coat salt, pepper and paprika on both sides of chops.
• Place flour into a plastic bag.
• Shake chops in bag to coat flour and then set aside in a plate for 5 to 10 minutes. Then shake and flour in bag a second time.
• Pour oil into a 10 inch frying skillet. Turn burner on to medium high. (On my stove top there are numbers 1-10) I use 6 as medium high to begin.
• Once a piece of flour dropped into oil and it sizzles, place chops in and turn down to 5 which would be considered medium.
• Let chops fry just a few seconds then turn over -- then again for a few seconds. This will be repeated approximately 3 times for turning to each side.
• Once you see oil begins to stop sizzling, they are done and should be a golden brown. Do not get too dark brown or they will be tough.