Country-Fried Pork Chop
Country-Fried Pork Chop, also known as Chicken-Fried Pork Chop, is a Southern American comfort food staple where a tenderized pork cutlet is dredged in seasoned flour, pan-fried until golden, and traditionally served with a creamy white gravy. The dish typically features bone-in or boneless pork chops, a seasoned flour coating, and is often cooked in a cast-iron skillet. It's a hallmark of hearty, homestyle cooking from the American South.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the pork and fat from the frying process and gravy, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the flour coating. A typical serving provides substantial iron and B vitamins, and generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the cut of pork and amount of gravy.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.8 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg |
| Selenium | 35 mcg |
Per 1 pork chop with gravy (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a fascinating example of culinary adaptation, where the name 'chicken-fried' refers to the cooking method (similar to fried chicken) rather than the protein used. Nutritionally, the tenderizing and frying process helps retain moisture in leaner pork cuts, making it a more palatable way to consume this protein source.
