Fried Pork Chops

Directions

1. 1
   Trim the excess fat from the edges of the pork chops.
2. 2
   Sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Season the flour generously with salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Dredge the pork chops in flour until coated on all sides.
5. 5
   Shake off any excess flour.
6. 6
   Pour enough vegetable oil into a heavy deep skillet to fill it to 1 inch.
7. 7
   Heat over medium heat to 375F (190C)., cube of bread dropped in the oil will brown in about 30 seconds.
8. 8
   Add only as many of the pork chops to the skillet as will fit without touching.
9. 9
   Cook them, turning them once, until cooked through (no trace of pink remaining in the center) and deep golden brown, about 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Use a long-handled fork or tongs to prevent getting splattered.
11. 11
    Remove the pork chops from the skillet to drain.
12. 12
    Sprinkle them with paprika and serve hot.