Description
Hearty bacon pork chops bring comfort and richness to dinner tables across America. Crispy bacon and tender pork create a satisfying meal you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Absorb moisture from pork chops using kitchen towel, then lavishly season with salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and smoky paprika on both surfaces.
- Searing: Heat skillet with olive oil and butter over medium-high flame, creating golden caramelization surface. Carefully place seasoned pork chops, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until achieving bronze perfection.
- Bacon Infusion: Remove pork chops, then render crispy bacon in same skillet, preserving minimal fat. Quickly sauté minced garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Sauce Creation: Deglaze pan with chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking in Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Simmer 2-3 minutes to concentrate flavors and thicken sauce.
- Finishing: Return pork chops to sauce, ensuring complete coating and cooking until internal temperature reaches 145°F. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve alongside mashed potatoes, rice, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Pat Pork Chops Dry: Remove excess moisture completely to ensure perfect golden-brown searing and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- Control Skillet Temperature: Maintain medium-high heat for ideal caramelization without burning, using combination of butter and olive oil for rich flavor and proper cooking surface.
- Monitor Meat Doneness: Use meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 145°F, preventing overcooking while ensuring food safety and juicy texture.
- Sauce Consistency Matters: Whisk sauce ingredients thoroughly and allow gentle simmer to achieve smooth, rich consistency without burning or separating cream-based mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg