Description
Succulent creamy bacon pork chops deliver a comforting marriage of rich flavors from Southern kitchens. Crispy bacon and tender pork create a memorable meal that satisfies deep hunger with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pork chops (bone-in or boneless, about 1-inch thick, 1-inch/2.5 cm)
- 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: Pat pork chops dry with paper towels to eliminate moisture, guaranteeing a crisp exterior during cooking.
- Seasoning: Create a dynamic flavor profile by generously coating both sides of the meat with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, ensuring comprehensive flavor penetration.
- Searing: Preheat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, then gently introduce the seasoned pork chops, allowing them to develop a rich, golden-brown crust without movement for 3-4 minutes.
- Cooking: Carefully flip the chops, continuing to cook the opposite side for an additional 3-4 minutes until achieving an equally caramelized surface, then reduce heat to medium-low.
- Flavor Enhancement: Incorporate crispy bacon pieces into the skillet, releasing their savory fat and infusing the meat with an intense, smoky essence while simultaneously creating a robust flavor foundation.
- Sauce Development: Stream heavy cream around the pork chops, generating a luxurious sauce that will gently simmer and reduce, transforming into a velvety coating that envelops the meat.
- Finishing: Simmer the cream for 2-3 minutes, stirring intermittently to prevent burning and ensure uniform sauce distribution, while verifying the internal meat temperature reaches 145°F for optimal doneness.
- Resting: Remove the skillet from heat, allowing the pork chops to rest 3-5 minutes, which enables internal juice redistribution and ensures maximum tenderness before serving, optionally garnishing with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Pat Meat Dry: Remove excess moisture from pork chops using paper towels to achieve a perfect golden-brown sear and crispy exterior.
- Select Right Skillet: Cast-iron skillet provides optimal heat distribution and creates a superior caramelized crust for maximum flavor development.
- Monitor Meat Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to ensure pork chops reach exactly 145°F, preventing overcooking and maintaining juicy tenderness.
- Customize Sauce Consistency: Adjust cream sauce thickness by controlling cooking time and heat, allowing it to reduce and thicken naturally for a rich, velvety texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg