Country Fried Thick Pork Chops

By ebdonahue

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/3 cup Crisco
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 -1 to 1 1/2 inch thick pork chops

Details

Servings 2
Adapted from dricksramblingcafe.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a wide, shallow bowl, mix the flour and cornstarch with the seasonings.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Pat the chops dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. In a wide enough skillet without crowding the chops, heat the shortening over medium heat. Dredge the chops in the mixture coating both sides well.

When shortening is melted and hot, add butter and just as it starts to color, shake excess flour from chops and add to the skillet. Cook 6 to 8 minutes per side.

Remove chops to a baking pan and place in the oven. Cook until internal temp is 145, about 15 minutes. Let rest tented with foil for 5 minutes before serving.