When I’m feeling like ‘comfort food’ without the fuss, these fried pork chops are the meal I turn to. It’s easy and tasty and the cracker breading is crunchy and golden brown.
I have to say that pork is easily one of my favorite meats to cook and eat. Crockpot, stovetop, braised, baked, chops, roast…..so many ways to cook it! What’s not to love?
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These are made without flour or bread crumbs like some pork chop recipes. I coat them just like my mom did when I was growing up, with crushed saltine crackers.
Ingredients
These fried cracker-coated pork chops have-
- Thinly sliced pork chops. I like using the thin-cut chops because they pan fry quickly so you don’t risk burning the cracker coating.
- Eggs whisked together with salt, pepper, and thyme. Helps the crackers stick to the pork chop.
- Crushed saltine crackers. Adds the best outer crust.
- Vegetable oil for frying. Perfect for high-heat cooking.
How to make fried pork chops step-by-step
Set the eggs and pork chops on the counter about 10 minutes before making this meal. Using cold ingredients can stop the coating from staying on the pork chop as it cooks.
Take a sleeve of crackers and crush them. If you are careful enough you can do this right in the plastic sleeve and not even dirty a dish or waste a plastic Ziploc bag.
Add the crackers to a plate.
Beat 2 eggs together with the seasonings.
Coat the chop in the egg on both sides.
Coat in the crackers on both sides. Press down as needed to make them stick.
Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in the bottom of a pan. Turn to medium heat and let come to heat for about 1 minute.
Carefully place the pork chops in the pan 3-4 at a time. Let fry for 3 minutes.
Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
Tips & Variations
- I use thinly sliced pork chops for easier cooking. Choosing pork chops that are too thick can lead to the outside cooking faster and burning before the inside is done. This is the best way to fry them and ensure they are cooked on the inside and crispy on the outside.
- Leave the eggs and pork chops out for about 10 minutes before cooking.
- What to serve with pork chops? These go great with mashed potatoes and homemade cream corn. Make your own with this recipe from Chef Savvy.
- Smother pork chops in onions and mushroom gravy for an even heartier meal.
Storage
Add the remaining pork chops to a covered container and refrigerate. Eat within 3 days. To keep them crispy when reheating these pork chops, add them to the oven at 350 degrees for 5 minutes or in the air fryer for 3 minutes.
It is not recommended to freeze this recipe.
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Fried Pork Chops
Equipment
- 1 shallow bowl
- 1 large dinner plate
- large frying pan
Ingredients
- 6 thinly sliced pork chops
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Take a sleeve of crackers and crush them. Add them to a plate.1 sleeve saltine crackers
- Add 2 eggs and the seasonings to a shallow bowl. Beat until combined.2 eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground thyme
- Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in the bottom of a pan. Set to medium/high heat.1/4 cup vegetable oil
- Place pork chop in egg, coat on both sides.6 thinly sliced pork chops
- Press both sides of the pork chop into the crushed crackers.
- Add pork chop to oil and fry for 3 minutes.
- Flip and fry for another 2-3 minutes.
- Check the temperature to make sure they are cooked to the correct temperature.
- Place them on a plate if you need to work them in batches. Serve immediately.
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Notes
Tips for making this recipe:
- Take the eggs and pork chops out of the refrigerator and set them on the counter for about 10 minutes before cooking. Adding cold eggs and meat to a hot frying pan will make the coating not stick well to the pork chops.
- Make sure that the temperature is, between 145-155 degrees in the thickest part before serving.
- To store: add to a plate and loosely cover with plastic wrap. See Tips & Variations above on how to reheat.
Originally published in February of 2017. Updated post in April of 2022 with new photos, same great recipe.
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Last Updated on March 20, 2023 by Erin@BottomLeftoftheMitten
Great recipe! I use this same recipe when I make Haddock.
Thanks for Sharing,
Lynn
Oh that sounds great! Thank you.
Breaded pork chops are the best. My mom used cornflakes as I posted for this event but my mil used crackers, like you, and they were delicious!!
Never thought of corn flakes before, I will have to try that. Thanks for the tip!
I love this easy weeknight dinner- the thin chops and crackers are such an easy tip to make this fast!
Yes, very easy and quick to make. Thanks for stopping by!