Recipe: Pan Fried Pork Chops

Brats Pan Fried Pork Chops 

• 1 teaspoon  garlic powder
• 1⁄2teaspoon  paprika
• 1⁄2teaspoon  salt
• 1⁄2teaspoon  pepper
• 1⁄4teaspoon  cayenne 
• 1 cup flour
• 4 bone-in pork chops 
• 4 slices  bacon
• 1⁄4 peanut oil
•               2 Tbsp Butter 

Directions: 

Rinse and Pat the chops dry with paper towels, then....

• Combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
• Place the flour in a shallow bowl. 
• Season both sides of the chops with the spice mixture
• dredge the chops in the flour and Transfer to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.
• Do Not throw out flour...
• Meanwhile, cook the bacon strips in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the fat renders and the bacon is crisp, about 6-8 minutes. 
• Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and reserve and chop for another use. (if having mashed potatoes with the pork chops, serve with sour cream, and sprinkle on the cooked bacon ) 
• Do NOT clean out the pan!
• Add the oil and butter to the bacon grease in the pan and heat over medium-high heat until hot. 
• Return the chops to the flour dish and turn to coat both sides. 
• Cook the chops until well browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Serve with Bacon Mashed Potatoes and Salad and Enjoy! 

(adapted from genusKitchen.comrecipe)