For this recipe I use an electric skillet. I’m sure this could be made on the stove top the same way but for years I have used a skillet. Plus, by doing so less grease splatter to clean up.

Set electric skillet temperature to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Add about 3 heaping kitchen tablespoons of solid lard and allow to melt.

Once the lard has melted turn the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and slowly add pork chops.

Season Pork Chops

Season pork chops with salt and pepper and then flip the chops over and season the other side.

Fry Pork Chops

Cover skillet with lid and allow chops to cook for 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes remove lid and turn pork chops over. Repeat this step of frying on each side 2 more times or until the chops are browned to your liking.

Note: Any more than 2 turns can result in dry pork chops.

Fond

My favorite part of making pork chops is getting the dark brown food bits. The culinary world calls that fond!

The fond makes for a wonderful brown gravy. So, if you are planning on making gravy with the pork chops do not get rid of the fond.

Serve with your favorite side dishes. Enjoy!