Description
Succulent pork chops draped in a velvety bacon sauce bring comfort and indulgence to dinner tables across home kitchens. Cheese, herbs, and crispy bacon elevate this simple dish into a memorable meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick)
- 4 slices bacon (chopped)
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gently eliminate moisture from pork chops using clean kitchen towel, then generously coat each side with aromatic blend of salt, ground black pepper, garlic powder, and smoky paprika.
- Warm skillet with combination of olive oil and butter over robust medium-high temperature, creating perfect golden searing surface for meat cuts.
- Carefully place seasoned pork chops into hot pan, developing rich caramelized exterior by cooking approximately 3-4 minutes per side until achieving beautiful bronze coloration.
- Transfer seared meat to temporary resting plate, maintaining heat potential for subsequent cooking stages.
- Utilize identical skillet to render crispy texture from chopped bacon, allowing delectable fat to develop complex flavor profile.
- Drain excessive bacon grease, preserving minimal amount to enhance subsequent sauce preparation.
- Introduce minced garlic into remaining bacon remnants, quickly sautéing until fragrant and translucent.
- Deglaze pan with combination of rich chicken broth and velvety heavy cream, creating luxurious sauce base.
- Incorporate grated Parmesan cheese, dried Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes, whisking thoroughly to generate smooth, harmonious mixture.
- Allow sauce to gently simmer, reducing and thickening over 2-3 minutes while developing intense flavor concentration.
- Reintroduce seared pork chops into sauce, ensuring complete coating and continuing cooking process until internal temperature reaches safe 145°F.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and present alongside complementary side dishes like creamy mashed potatoes, fluffy rice, or tender steamed vegetables.
Notes
- Choose bone-in pork chops for extra flavor and juiciness, ensuring they’re thick-cut to prevent overcooking.
- Pat chops completely dry before seasoning to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and develop a delicious crust.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee precise doneness, preventing dry and tough meat by removing chops at 145F.
- Customize the dish by swapping bacon for pancetta or turkey bacon for different flavor profiles or dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg