Description
Bacon Mushroom Pork Chops create a savory dinner that brings serious comfort to your weeknight table. Sizzling skillet magic combines crispy bacon, tender pork, and earthy mushrooms for a meal that feels like a warm hug from your favorite chef.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1 inch thick)
- 4 slices bacon
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Salt and pepper both sides of your 4 pork chops generously, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Crisp 4 bacon slices in a large skillet over medium heat at 350°F for 4-5 minutes until edges curl and surface looks golden. Transfer bacon to paper towels, then crumble into small pieces.
- Using the same skillet with bacon drippings, sear each pork chop for 3-4 minutes per side at 400°F until a rich golden-brown crust develops and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Sauté 1 cup sliced mushrooms and 1 medium chopped onion in the skillet for 4 minutes until onions become translucent. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 1 minute.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard into the skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon dried thyme and simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Return pork chops to the skillet, spooning sauce over each piece. Allow them to simmer together for 5-6 minutes, allowing flavors to integrate completely.
- Scatter crumbled bacon across the dish. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a bright finishing touch.
Notes
- Patting the pork chops dry before seasoning helps achieve a beautiful golden-brown crust when searing.
- Using thick-cut bacon provides more flavor and a satisfying crunch in the final dish.
- Let the pork chops rest for a few minutes after cooking to keep them juicy and prevent drying out.
- For a lower-carb version, replace heavy cream with coconut cream and serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 27-31 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg