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Place your pork chops in a shallow dish and pour the buttermilk over them, making sure they're completely covered. Let them marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature - this tenderizes the meat and adds incredible flavor.
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In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix everything together well - this is your flavor-packed coating that'll give you that perfect golden crust.
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Pour your vegetable oil into a large skillet and heat it over medium temperature until it shimmers and looks ready. You want it hot enough to sizzle when the pork hits it, but not smoking.
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Remove each pork chop from the buttermilk, letting the excess drip off, then dredge thoroughly in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Carefully place in the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes per side until they're gorgeously golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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In a clean skillet, cook your chopped bacon over medium heat until it's beautifully crisp and all that delicious fat has rendered out. Transfer the crispy bacon to a paper towel-lined plate, but keep all that flavorful bacon fat in the pan.
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Add butter to the bacon fat in the skillet and let it melt completely. Stir in the flour and cook for about a minute, stirring constantly, to create a smooth roux that will thicken your gravy perfectly.
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Gradually whisk in the milk, making sure to get out any lumps for a silky smooth gravy. Season with salt and pepper, then let it simmer for several minutes until it thickens to the perfect consistency. Stir in those crispy bacon bits for texture and flavor.
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Generously ladle that warm, rich bacon gravy over your crispy fried pork chops and serve immediately. This is comfort food at its absolute finest - crispy, creamy, and completely irresistible!