Description
Succulent bacon mushroom pork chops deliver a symphony of rustic flavors that dance across your palate. Hearty ingredients meld together, creating a comforting dish you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops (about 1 inch thick)
- 4 slices of bacon (chopped)
Dairy and Cream:
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for added flavor)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary canvas by gently patting pork chops with a paper towel, then lavishly season both surfaces with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Ignite a large skillet over medium-high flame, introducing olive oil or butter to create a sizzling environment. Gracefully sear the seasoned pork chops, transforming them into a golden-brown masterpiece, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the chops to a waiting plate.
- Within the same skillet, orchestrate the bacon’s transformation, rendering it into crispy, savory morsels. Extract the bacon with a slotted spoon, preserving the flavorful rendered fat.
- Introduce sliced mushrooms to the skillet, allowing them to dance and caramelize for 4-5 minutes until achieving a rich, tender texture. Sprinkle minced garlic into the mix, creating an aromatic crescendo for one minute.
- Deglaze the pan with chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to liberate the treasured browned bits clinging to the skillet’s bottom. Allow the liquid to simmer and concentrate its flavors.
- Reduce the heat, welcoming heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, and thyme into the culinary composition. Stir gently, coaxing the sauce into a luxurious, slightly thickened consistency.
- Reunite the seared pork chops and crispy bacon with the velvety sauce, spooning the liquid deliberately over each piece. Cover and let the ingredients commune for 5-7 minutes, ensuring the pork reaches a safe internal temperature of 145F.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped parsley, presenting a vibrant finale alongside complementary sides like creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or roasted seasonal vegetables.
Notes
- Choose thick-cut pork chops for juicier results, ensuring they’re at room temperature before cooking to promote even searing.
- Pat the pork chops completely dry using paper towels to achieve a golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of browning.
- For a leaner version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half, and use turkey bacon or reduce bacon quantity to cut down on fat.
- Create variations by substituting mushrooms with zucchini or bell peppers for different flavor profiles and dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg